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Controls in detail

Key positions

To remove the key, to lock the steering
wheel

To unlock the steering wheel (power
supply for some consumers, e.g. radio)

To switch on the ignition (power supply
for all consumers)
Preglow

and drive position

To start

1 Only vehicles with a diesel engine

The key can only be removed from

position

. Also observe the notes in

the “Driving and parking” section

(

page 110).

To unlock the steering, turn the steer-

ing wheel slightly while turning the key

to position

On vehicles with a battery isolating

switch, you must first switch on the

electrical system (

page 198).

Содержание 2007 Sprinter

Страница 1: ...2007 OWNER S MANUAL 2 0 0 7 S P R I N T E R ...

Страница 2: ...LLC reserves the right to introduce changes in design equipment and technical features You cannot therefore base any claims on the data illustrations or descriptions con tained in these Operating Instructions Your nearest authorized Sprinter Dealer will be happy to assist you further if you have any other questions The Operating Instructions brief instruc tions Sprinter Service Booklet Owner s War...

Страница 3: ...Contents Introduction 3 1 At a glance 11 2 Safety 23 1 Controls in detail 51 4 Operation 173 5 Practical hints 249 6 Technical data 351 Index 377 ...

Страница 4: ...d tire wear depend on the two fol lowing factors Operating conditions of your vehicle Your personal driving style You can influence both factors Observe the following notes Operating conditions Avoid driving short distances as this in Do not carry any unnecessary weight in on the vehicle Keep an eye on the vehicle s fuel con sumption Remove roof racks once you no longer need them A regularly servi...

Страница 5: ...mpering with the electronic systems may also cause malfunctions in systems that have not been modified These malfunctions however can jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle and there fore put your own safety at considerable risk Other work carried out incorrectly or modifi cations to the vehicle could also jeopardize operating safety Some safety systems only function while the engine is r...

Страница 6: ...been inspected at an autho rized Sprinter Dealer there is a possibility that your vehicle has not been registered in your name with the manufacturer The manufacturer will only be able to inform you about vehicle inspections if the manu facturer is in possession of your registra tion data It is advisable to have your vehicle regis tered at an authorized Sprinter Dealer Inform the manufacturer as so...

Страница 7: ...sequential dam age to other assemblies If you sell the vehicle failing to inform the buyer of the modified engine power output could constitute an offense punishable by law depending on the country concerned The manufacturer recommends the use of genuine Sprinter parts and conversion parts as well as accessories that have been expressly approved for your vehicle model page 352 These parts have bee...

Страница 8: ...ly or system being altered or which cause non compliance with any of the emission con trol standards or motor vehicle safety stan dards or which would otherwise cause the vehicle to be or become defective or un safe The manufacturer does not assume the re sponsibility as the final stage manufacturer or the consequential product liability Observe the following information when using your vehicle Th...

Страница 9: ...rs Corporation Cus tomer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8001 United States of America Telephone 800 992 1997 In Canada DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 Telephone 800 465 2001 Warning G Various warning labels are affixed to your vehicle These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks You should not remove a...

Страница 10: ...come involved in individual problems between you your dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov http www NHTS...

Страница 11: ...ple to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler its ...

Страница 12: ...1 At a glance Cockpit 12 Instrument cluster 14 Steering wheel with buttons 17 Center console 18 Overhead control panel 19 Switch units 20 Door control panel 22 ...

Страница 13: ...At a glance Cockpit 1 Cockpit N68 10 2287 31 ...

Страница 14: ...uster 14 84 8 Storage compartment 9 Storagecompartmentwith interior lamp 80 Overhead control panel 19 a Rear view mirror 125 b Warning display for Park tronic system 150 c Opens closes the right hand side window 144 d Jack and vehicle tool kit 300 e Glove box 165 Function Page f Center console 18 g Selector lever automatic transmission 111 h Ignition lock 67 j Additional switch unit 20 k Handbrake...

Страница 15: ...At a glance Instrument cluster 1 Instrument cluster N54 32 2250 31 ...

Страница 16: ...ometer with 85 Indicator and warning lamps 16 7 Indicator and warning lamps 16 8 Display on vehicles without steering wheel buttons 87 9 Display on vehicles with steering wheel buttons 89 a Tachometer with 85 Indicator and warning lamps 16 b Instrument lighting brighter dimmer 85 Function Page c Fuel gauge with Reserve fuel warning lamp Fuel filler flap location indicator Ö Fuel filler flap is on ...

Страница 17: ... pressure TPMS mal function telltale USA only 278 Low tire pressure tell tale Canada only 278 J Windshield washer headlamp cleaning sys tem washer fluid level too low 280 Door open 280 2 Brake pads linings worn 273 Turn signal right 79 ABS malfunction 271 k ASR malfunction 270 BAS malfunction 270 ESP malfunction 272 A Reserve fuel 276 Indicator and warning lamps Page Water in the fuel 280 Battery ...

Страница 18: ...ng system 2 To select a submenu or adjust the volume 89 Up increases the volume Down decreases the volume 3 Telephone functions 107 s Accepts a call starts dialing t Ends a call rejects an incoming call Function Page 4 To jump from one menu to another 89 è Forward Backward 5 To jump from one submenu to another 89 j k Forward Backward ...

Страница 19: ...166 2 Radio or COMAND see the separate operat ing instructions 3 Air conditioning control panel 131 4 Center console switch unit 20 Function Page 5 Storage compart ment or CD changer see the separate op erating instructions 6 Cup holder with Ashtray Cigarette lighter 167 168 169 7 12 V socket 170 ...

Страница 20: ...ne 2 Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 81 3 Switches the automatic interior lighting on off 81 Function Page 4 Eyeglass compartment or Anti theft alarm sys tem ATA 166 47 5 Switches the interior lighting on off 80 6 Switches the left hand reading lamp on off 81 7 Opens closes the sliding sunroof 145 ...

Страница 21: ...915 31 Function Page Opens closes the left hand electric sliding door 57 Switches the left right seat heating on off 73 Switches the rear window heating on off 128 P Switches the windshield heating on off 127 Activates deactivates ASR 44 Switches the hazard warn ing flashers on off 80 Central locking Interior rear compartment 63 Switches the Parktronic system PTS 150 Additional switch units N54 25...

Страница 22: ...tches the heater booster function on off 137 Adjusts the working en gine speed 155 Switches the operating speed governor on off 154 Ventilates the load compartment air in air out 146 i The layout of the switches may vary N54 25 2912 31 Function Page Switches the rear com partment convenience interior lighting on off 82 i The layout of the switches may vary depending on the vehicle s equipment ...

Страница 23: ...ntrol panel 1 Door control panel N54 25 2914 31 Function Page 1 Adjusts the exterior mirrors 125 2 Selects an exterior mirror 125 3 Opens closes the left hand side window 144 4 Opens closes the right hand side window 144 ...

Страница 24: ...2 Safety Occupant safety 24 Driving safety systems 42 Anti theft systems 47 ...

Страница 25: ...estraint systems for children since they are the most effective means of reducing the extent to which the occu pants are moved in the event of an ac cident Additional protection is provided by SRS Supplemental Restraint System comprising emergency tensioning retractors belt force limiters airbags Restraint systems i An airbag increases the degree of pro tection afforded to vehicle occupants wearin...

Страница 26: ... to trigger the airbag For this reason do not modify the restraint systems Do not tamper with electronic components or their software Airbags Warning G Airbags do offer additional protection but they are not a substitute for the seat belts To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries make sure that all occupants in particular expectant mothers wear their seat belt correctly at all times have ad...

Страница 27: ...int systems on suitable vehicle seats for protection in an accident Always observe the installation instructions issued by the manufacturer of the child restraint systems Warning G The seat belt only provides its intended de gree of protection if the seat backrest is po sitioned as vertically as possible allowing the occupant to sit upright Avoid seat posi tions that do not allow the seat belt to ...

Страница 28: ...ir anchorages checked at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowl edge and tools to carry out the work re quired The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur pose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be car ried out at a qualified specialist workshop For safety reasons the manufacturer rec omm...

Страница 29: ... warning lamp Emergency tensioning retractors Belt force limiters Airbag system with Airbag control unit Airbags 1 warning lamp The SRS performs a self test at regular in tervals when the ignition is switched on and while the engine is running Malfunc tions can therefore be detected in good time The 1 warning lamp in the instrument cluster page 14 comes on for approxi mately 4 seconds when you swi...

Страница 30: ...g activation thresholds are variable and are adapted to the rate of the vehicle deceleration This process is pre emptive in nature as the airbag must be deployed during and not at the end of the colli sion In this case have the SRS system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified spe cialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required The ma...

Страница 31: ...sioning retractors A belt force limiter additionally installed in the seat belt reduces the load exerted by the seat belt on the occupant when it is triggered Emergency tensioning retractors tension the seat belts in an accident pulling them close against the body When the ignition is on the emergency tensioning retractor is activated only if the restraint systems are opera tional the 1 warning la...

Страница 32: ...er must be such that the vehicle can be driven safely The distance from the driver s seat to the pedals must be such that the driver can fully depress the pedals The distance between the driver s chest and the cen ter of the airbag cover must be more than 25 cm The driver s arms should be slightly bent when holding the steering wheel Vehicle occupants should wear their seat belt correctly at all t...

Страница 33: ...rbag is therefore in a deflated state after an accident Do not put your feet on the dashboard Do not lean on the doors from inside the vehicle Make sure that no persons animals or objects are present between the vehicle occupants and the deployment range of the airbags Do not cover the padded boss of the steering wheel the co driver s airbag cover the windowbag cover or the thorax sidebag cover wi...

Страница 34: ...kshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be car ried out at a qualified specialist work shop Warning G A small amount of fine powder is released as an airbag inflates This powder does not c...

Страница 35: ... in tended degree of protection in the event of a collision You can obtain these covers from Warning G To reduce the risk of injury to occupants if a thorax sidebag is triggered make sure that no persons animals or objects are present between the vehicle occupants and the thorax sidebag deployment range no accessories for example cup hold ers are secured to the doors only light items of clothing a...

Страница 36: ...evant windowbag is installed in the side of the roof frame behind the trim pan i You will find additional information about airbag deployment on page 32 You will find additional information about the triggering of emergency ten sioning retractors and belt force limit ers on page 30 Warning G To ensure that windowbags can provide the intended degree of protection when de ployed make sure that no pe...

Страница 37: ...tional information about the triggering of emergency ten sioning retractors and belt force limit ers on page 30 Children in the vehicle Warning G Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child re straint system The children could injure themselves on parts of the vehicle be seriously or even fatally injured by prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold Do not...

Страница 38: ...e the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated Warning G To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to a child in the event of an accident sharp braking or a sudden change in direction Always secure children less than 5 ft 1 50 m tall or under 12 years of age in Do not secure children under 12 years of age on the co driver s seat ...

Страница 39: ...e objects for example a cushion underneath the child restraint system The entire base of the child restraint system must be in contact with the seat cushion at all times Child restraint systems must not be used without the original cover Replace damaged covers only with original covers Warning G If you no longer require the child restraint sys tem remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the s...

Страница 40: ...rs and Tethers for Children child re straint systems with matching mounting fittings The LATCH type anchors for child restraint systems are installed between the seat cushion and the backrest on the outside left on rear bench seats with 2 seats N00 00 2620 31 i Non LATCH type child seats may also be used and can installed using the ve hicle s seat belt system Install child seat according to manufa...

Страница 41: ...e child restraint system or its securing system for example the ISOFIX child seat securing system are damaged or have been subjected to a load in an accident the child secured in it could suffer severe or fatal in juries in the event of an accident heavy braking or a sudden change of direction For this reason have restraint systems and their mountings checked immediately and replaced if necessary ...

Страница 42: ...er belt 4 can move freely Install the LATCH type child restraint system with TopTether The manufac turer s installation instructions must be observed Warning G Do not expose child restraint systems to di rect sunlight Metallic parts of the child re straint system could heat up for example and the child could burn him herself on the hot parts If the children open a door they could cause injury to o...

Страница 43: ...ive with the correct tire pressures adjusted according to the load page 210 use winter tires M S tires in win try conditions with snow chains if necessary Warning G There is an increased risk of an accident if you drive too fast in particular when corner ing and on a wet or slippery road surface drive too close to the vehicle in front The driving safety systems described in this section cannot red...

Страница 44: ...ty and detects a tendency of the vehicle to understeer or oversteer skidding ESP stabilizes the vehicle by braking individual wheels limit ing the engine power output and greatly assists you when driving on wet or slippery road surfaces ESP also stabilizes the ve hicle when braking When ESP intervenes the v warning lamp in the speedometer flashes Warning G Always adapt your driving style to the pr...

Страница 45: ...the k indicator lamp is permanently lit while the engine is running page 270 If ASR malfunctions engine power output Warning G Proceed as follows if the v warning lamp in the speedometer flashes Do not deactivate ASR under any cir cumstances Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away Adapt your driving style to suit the pre vailing road and weather conditions Otherwis...

Страница 46: ...situation ESP still intervenes to stabilize the ve hicle The ASR switch is located on the center console 1 To deactivate activate ASR To switch off press upper section 1 of the switch The v warning lamp in the speed ometer lights up To switch on press upper section 1 of the switch again The v warning lamp in the speed ometer goes out Warning G ESP remains active despite ASR having been deactivated...

Страница 47: ...8 Electronic brake force distribution EBV Warning G If EBV malfunctions the brake system is still available with the full brake boosting effect However the rear wheels may lock for ex ample if the brakes are applied with maxi mum force You could then lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident Always adapt your driving style to the change in handling characteristics Have the system checked a...

Страница 48: ...s opened the hood is opened Enabling the alarm system Close all the doors Lock the vehicle using the button on the key page 52 The indicator lamp in the central lock ing switch page 63 flashes Deactivating the anti theft alarm sys tem Unlock the vehicle using the Œ but ton on the key page 52 The indicator lamp in the central lock ing switch page 63 goes out Switching off the alarm Insert the key i...

Страница 49: ...other vehicle This will prevent false alarms The button is located in the overhead con trol panel 1 To deactivate tow away protection 2 Indicator lamp Turn the key to position 0 or 1 page 67 in the ignition lock or re move the key Press button 1 Indicator lamp 2 lights up for approxi mately 5 seconds after the button is re leased Lock the vehicle using the key Tow away protection remains deactivat...

Страница 50: ...ivating the interior motion sensor Deactivate the interior motion sensor if people or animals remain in the locked ve hicle This will prevent false alarms The button is located in the overhead con trol panel 1 To deactivate the interior motion sen sor 2 Indicator lamp Turn the key to position 0 or 1 page 67 in the ignition lock or re move the key Press button 1 Indicator lamp 2 lights up for appro...

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Страница 52: ...eel adjustment 76 Lighting 77 Instrument cluster 84 Operating system without steering wheel buttons 87 Operating system with steering wheel buttons 89 Driving and parking 110 Automatic transmission 121 Good visibility 125 Tempmatic 129 Auxiliary heating ventilation 139 Open air 144 Driving systems 147 ...

Страница 53: ...iver s door and or all doors centrally If pro grammed as a factory setting it locks the following centrally the driver s and co driver s door the sliding doors the rear doors The remote keyless entry transmitter will not function when there is a vehicle key in serted in the ignition lock Remote control with key i USA only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to t...

Страница 54: ...sed in the vehicle even if they are secured by a child restraint system The children could injure themselves on parts of the vehicle unlock the door on vehicles with an elec tric sliding door by pressing the central locking button and then open the doors and thereby injure other persons get out of the vehicle and could either injure themselves when doing so or they could be injured by passing vehi...

Страница 55: ...e doors are closed Unlocking the sliding doors and the rear door When the vehicle is locked the but ton can only be used to unlock the sliding doors and the rear door Press the button The turn signals flash once Opening the electric sliding doors Press and hold the button Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the key If the doors can no longer be locked or un locked with the remote control you ca...

Страница 56: ...doors press the locking knob down Close the doors The doors are locked Insert the key all the way into the rear door lock and turn it to the left The rear doors are locked Insert the key all the way into the driv er s door lock and turn it to the right The driver s door is locked You can open the driver s co driver s door from the inside at any time even if it is locked 1 Inside door handle 2 Lock...

Страница 57: ...the slid ing door towards the rear as far as the stop Sliding door Warning G If the vehicle is parked on an incline the slid ing door may move of its own accord if it is open but not engaged You or others could be trapped Make sure that the sliding door is engaged in the active retainer i The sliding door is equipped with an ac tive retainer which engages the door at the end stop when opened Alway...

Страница 58: ...ight hand side You can operate the electric sliding door as follows Switch on the center console Switch in the doorway Inside door handle Outside door handle Remote control Opening closing using the switch Observe the notes on anti trap protection page 60 Sliding door switch on the center console 1 To close the sliding door to program the key page 59 2 To open the sliding door Electric sliding doo...

Страница 59: ...3 in the doorway The sliding door stops To lock the sliding door from inside press the locking knob of the sliding door down page 56 Proceed as follows in the event of unfavor able operating conditions e g frost ice or heavy soiling To open the sliding door press lower part 2 of the switch on the center con sole or press and hold switch 3 in the doorway The indicator lamp in the switch flash es Th...

Страница 60: ...iding door unlocks and opens or closes Press the button again The sliding door stops Programming the remote control If the vehicle is equipped with 2 sliding doors it is only possible to program the re mote control for one of the sliding doors 1 Switch for sliding door on left hand side 2 Switch for sliding door on right hand side Make sure that the doors are closed Switch on the ignition page 67 ...

Страница 61: ... of the body being trapped against the door frame and therefore does not eliminate the risk of injury Always make sure that nobody is within the operating range of the sliding door i The anti trap protection is programmed to be less sensitive when you press and hold the switch on the center console or the switch in the doorway than when the door opens of its own accord Rear doors Warning G When yo...

Страница 62: ...r to an angle of ap proximately 45 Pull door retainer 1 in the direction of the arrow and hold it firmly Open the rear door beyond 90 so that the door retainer can no longer engage Release the door retainer and open the door to an angle of 270 2 Magnetic door retainer With the rear door opened to an angle of 270 push it against magnetic door retainer 2 on the side wall When the magnet on the rear ...

Страница 63: ...hat the rear door is unlocked Rear door 1 Opening lever 2 Catch To unlock slide catch 2 to the left You will see a white marking Only the rear door is unlocked The other doors remain locked To open pull opening lever 1 and open the unlocked rear door Always make sure that the open rear door is correctly engaged in the detent i If you prefer to keep door retainer 1 page 61 out of the loading area w...

Страница 64: ...rear door Locking and unlocking centrally from the inside Warning G Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle even if they are secured by a child restraint system The children could injure themselves on parts of the vehicle be severely or even fatally injured by prolonged exposure to intense heat If the children open a door they could cause injury to others as a result get out of the vehic...

Страница 65: ...art 1 of the switch The indicator lamp in the switch goes out Locking the sliding doors and the rear door Press lower part 2 of the switch when the doors are closed The indicator lamp in the switch comes on Unlocking the sliding doors and the rear door Press lower part 2 of the switch The indicator lamp in the switch goes out All the doors lock automatically above a speed of 9 mph 15 km h You can ...

Страница 66: ...ss lower part 2 of the switch Keep it pressed for approximately 5 seconds The indicator lamp in the switch flashes CAUTION If your vehicle is centrally locked this could hinder rescue operations from the outside in the event of an accident When the automatic locking when driv ing function is activated there is a risk of being locked out if the vehicle is pushed or towed For this reason always deac...

Страница 67: ...liding door from inside the cab 1 To close 2 To open 3 To unlock To open turn the key counterclock wise 3 The sliding door is unlocked Slide the sliding door to the right as far as the stop 2 To close slide the sliding door to the left until it engages 1 Operating the partition sliding door from inside the load compartment 1 To open 2 To close 3 To unlock To open press the lever to the right 3 The...

Страница 68: ...he ignition power supply for all consumers Preglow1 and drive position 3 To start i The key can only be removed from position 0 Also observe the notes in the Driving and parking section page 110 To unlock the steering turn the steer ing wheel slightly while turning the key to position 1 On vehicles with a battery isolating switch you must first switch on the electrical system page 198 ...

Страница 69: ...correctly The shoulder section of the seat belt must be routed across the middle of your shoulder and must fit closely across your chest The lap section of the belt must be routed as low as possible across your pelvic area i e across your hip joints Never drive with the backrest tilted too far back Your arms should be slightly bent when you are holding the steering wheel The distance from the peda...

Страница 70: ... moves to an upright posi tion Turn thumbwheel 3 backward The backrest tilts towards the rear Seat height adjustment Seat angle adjustment Turn thumbwheel 5 forward The front of the seat cushion tilts down Turn thumbwheel 5 backward The front of the seat cushion tilts up Lumbar support adjustment Turn thumbwheel 2 upward This increases the support provided to your lumbar region Turn thumbwheel 2 d...

Страница 71: ...cessary move the seat fore or aft to avoid colliding with adjacent add on parts Fold the handbrake lever down as far as it will go You could otherwise damage the handbrake or the handbrake lever iMove the co driver s seat forward as far as it will go before rotating it page 69 Make sure the handbrake is applied and the handbrake lever is folded down as far as it will go page 115 Set the steering w...

Страница 72: ... out of front anchorage 1 Pull the seat cushion towards the front slightly and out of rear anchorage 2 Fold the seat cushion up by the rear edge 1 Lever Warning G You could knock yourself against the unpro tected pivoting frame if the seat is opposite of the direction of travel and pushed right back in a longitudinal direction Therefore center the seat above the seat base whenever you leave it Poi...

Страница 73: ...lding up the armrest If you do not wish to use the armrest fold it up by an angle of more than 90 1 Adjusting the head restraint 1 Release button 2 Height adjustment 3 Angle adjustment comfort head re straint To raise pull the head restraint up to the desired position To lower press release button 1 and slide the head restraint down to the de sired position To adjust the angle hold the head re str...

Страница 74: ... of the switch An indicator lamp in the switch comes on To switch off press upper part of the switch again The indicator lamp in the switch goes out Rapid heating To switch on press lower part of the switch Both indicator lamps in the switch come on To switch off press lower part of the switch again The indicator lamps in the switch go out To switch down to normal heating press upper part of the s...

Страница 75: ...door lock Remove the key from the partition sliding door before using the folding seat Rear bench seat Warning G All release levers on the legs of the rear bench seat must be parallel to the vehicle floor A rear bench seat with 2 seats may only be installed left sided You can obtain information from any autho rized Sprinter dealer The integrated seat belt can only offer the degree of protection fo...

Страница 76: ...Observe the specified installation loca tion for the rear bench seat A rear bench seat with 2 seats may only be installed left sided Check seat mounting cups 2 on the vehicle floor Seat mounting cups 2 must be kept free from dirt and foreign objects Position the rear bench seat in the di Slide the rear bench seat forward until you hear the locking mechanisms en gage Check levers 1 on the bench sea...

Страница 77: ...ocked again Warning G Only adjust the steering wheel when the ve hicle is stationary Only drive with the steer ing wheel locked in position An incorrectly secured steering wheel could make it more difficult to steer the vehicle safely since the height and fore and aft ad justment could move out of position when the steering wheel is turned You could lose control of the vehicle as a result cause an...

Страница 78: ...gh beam headlamps The combination switch is located on the left of the steering wheel 1 High beam headlamps 2 Headlamp flasher i If you are traveling in countries where vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the road to that in which the vehicle is registered you must have the head lamps partially masked halogen head lamps switched over bi xenon head lamps You will find further information in...

Страница 79: ...ness of ambi ent light falls below a predetermined level Turn light switch to U The parking lamps are switched on off automatically when the key is in posi tion 1 page 67 in the ignition lock The parking lamps low beam head lamps and license plate lamp are switched on off automatically when the engine is running depending on the ambient light conditions Only use manual headlamp mode when you are d...

Страница 80: ...lamps are switched on Pull light switch 1 out to the second detent The yellow indicator lamp next to the light switch comes on The combination switch is located on the left of the steering wheel 1 Right hand turn signal 2 Left hand turn signal Front foglamps rear foglamp i Foglamps will operate with the parking lamps and or the low beam headlamps on Foglamps should only be used in conjunction with...

Страница 81: ... off press the switch again Standard front interior lighting i To indicate minor directional changes such as changing lanes press the com bination switch only to point of resis tance and release The corresponding turn signals will flash three times Hazard warning lamps Warning G N54 25 2919 31 The vehicle is then not sufficiently safe guarded at the rear and may only be seen by other road users wh...

Страница 82: ...lighting remains off even if you open a door To switch on press button 5 The automatic function is activated The in terior lighting switches on and off again au tomatically Manual control Press button 6 Front interior lamps 4 come on Press button 6 again Front interior lamps 4 switch off Switching the reading lamps on off Press button 1 or 2 Reading lamp 3 or 7 comes on Press button 1 or 2 Reading...

Страница 83: ...itch the lamp concerned on off separately re gardless of the position of the master con trol switch Rear interior lighting master control switch 1 To switch on the rear interior lighting 2 Automatic control 3 To switch off the rear interior lighting To switch on press upper part 1 of the switch The rear interior lamps are switched on when the switches on the rear interior lamps page 82 are not in ...

Страница 84: ...the rear interior lamps page 82 are in the On position 1 If you wish to reactivate the rear interi or lamps you must open a door switch on the ignition again set the rear interior lighting master control switch to position 2 again Warning G Motion detectors work with invisible infra red beams emitted by LEDs Light Emitting Diodes Do not view invisible infrared radiation laser class 1M directly usi...

Страница 85: ...utomatically af ter approximately 30 seconds if there is no vehicle lighting switched on the key is in position 0 in the ignition lock page 67 i Do not hang any objects e g coats in the load compartment This will help to prevent the motion detector from inad vertently switching on the rear interior lamps N54 32 2279 31 Instrument cluster 1 Vehicles without steering wheel buttons 2 Vehicles with st...

Страница 86: ...e In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be car ried out at a qualified specialist workshop Only use adjustment buttons or when traffic conditions permit Do not reach through the steering wheel to press the adjustment buttons This will make the steering wheel much more difficult to control Your attention will also be divert ed from the road and traffic conditions T...

Страница 87: ... page 93 Keep reset button pressed until the trip meter is set to 0 0 Fuel gauge Fuel gauge 1 Vehicles without steering wheel buttons 2 Vehicles with steering wheel but tons 3 Fuel filler flap location indicator Ö The fuel filler cap is on the left hand side 4 Reserve fuel warning lamp page 276 Resetting the trip meter ...

Страница 88: ...tions permit You will oth erwise be unable to observe road and traffic conditions and could cause an accident Do not reach through the steering wheel to press the adjustment buttons This will make the steering wheel much more difficult to control Your attention will also be divert ed from the road and traffic conditions This could cause you to lose control of the vehi cle and could lead to an acci...

Страница 89: ... or button Setting the date Switch on the ignition page 67 Press menu button repeatedly until the day flashes Set the day using the or button Press reset button The month display flashes Set the month using the or but ton Press reset button The year display flashes Set the year using the or button Menus Function Page Calling up the service due date 238 Checking the engine oil level 187 Selecting s...

Страница 90: ...rma tion in the display You can control the display and the set tings in the operating system with the but tons on the steering wheel Warning G Only use the operating system when road and traffic conditions permit You will other wise be unable to observe road and traffic conditions and could cause an accident Steering wheel with buttons N46 10 2074 31 1 Display Controlling the operating system 2 S...

Страница 91: ...the order of the menus and of the functions within a menu as a cir cle If you keep pressing the è or ÿ button each menu will appear one af ter the other If you keep pressing the j or k button each function in the same menu will appear one after the other The Settings menu contains submenus in stead of functions with which you can call up or change a setting The way in which you operate these subme...

Страница 92: ...Operating system with steering wheel buttons 3 This is what the display looks like when you scroll through the menus The explanations for the individual menus are shown in the following table Menu overview N54 32 2282 31 ...

Страница 93: ... Activate route guidance Display malfunctions Reset to factory settings Consumption sta tistics after start Enter PIN Display coolant tempera ture Operate the CD player CD changer Instrument cluster sub menu Consumption sta tistics after reset Look for a name in the phone book Call up the service due date Clock Date submenu Look for the most recently dialed phone numbers Tire pressure monitor Ligh...

Страница 94: ...e menus con tains generic terms which are not al ways shown in the operating system The generic term concerned is intend ed simply to make it easier for you to familiarize yourself with the menus The operating system displays the new function range directly with the first menu function Operation menu Function Page Standard display with trip meter and odometer 93 Display coolant temperature 93 Call...

Страница 95: ... is switched on you will see the AUDIO off message Sound 5 or Sound 20 or AUDIO off COMAND APS Selecting a radio station Switch on the radio See the separate operating instruc tions Press the è or ÿ button repeat edly until you see the station currently selected 1 Reception frequency 2 Waveband with memory location num ber if set Press the j or k button repeat edly until you have found the desired...

Страница 96: ...function from the malfunction memory in the display No malfunctions The No malfunctions message appears if no malfunctions have occurred 1 Number of malfunctions Press j or k button You can scroll through the malfunc tions one by one The possible malfunc tions are described in the Practical hints section page 249 Malfunction memory menu Warning G The operating system only records and shows malfunc...

Страница 97: ...lay prompting you to press the reset button once more to confirm Press 0 reset button again The functions in most submenus are re set to the factory defaults Settings menu N54 32 2254 31 Function Page Reset settings 96 Reset the functions of a sub menu 97 Submenus in the Settings menu 97 Instrument cluster submenu 99 Clock Date submenu 101 Lighting submenu 102 Vehicle submenu 104 Auxiliary heating...

Страница 98: ...here are more submenus than can be displayed at the same time Press ç button The selection marker moves to the next submenu The submenus are arranged in a hierarchy press the ç button to scroll down press the æ button to scroll up You can select a function within the sub menus by pressing the j button The settings themselves are changed by pressing the æ or ç button again This table shows the sett...

Страница 99: ...n Select a switch on time Key depen dent settings Select the unit for the speedometer Set the minutes clock Switch the locator lighting on or off Set the windshield wiper sensitivity Hours set a switch on time Select the unit for the odometer Select the time format Switch the exterior lighting delayed switch off on or off Minutes set a switch on time Select the language Set the day date Select the...

Страница 100: ...æ or ç button Press the j or k button repeat edly until you see the Dig speedo message in the display The current setting is highlighted Press the æ or ç button to se lect the unit for all messages in the display km h or mph kilometers or miles per hour Selecting the unit for the odometer Select the Inst cluster submenu us ing the æ or ç button Press the j or k button repeat edly until you see the...

Страница 101: ... the Inst cluster submenu us ing the æ or ç button Press the j or k button repeat edly until you see the Select displ message in the display The current setting is highlighted Press the æ or ç button to se lect whether to display the outside temperature or the speed The selected display is then shown per manently in the bottom part of the dis play Selecting the unit for the tire pressure Select th...

Страница 102: ...e Set clock Min utes message in the display Set the minutes by pressing the æ or ç button Selecting the time format Select the Clock Date submenu using the æ or ç button Press the j or k button repeat edly until you see the 12 24 h message in the display The current setting is highlighted i The Clock Date submenu only appears if you do not have COMAND APS in stalled With COMAND APS it is only poss...

Страница 103: ...tton repeat edly until you see the Date Year mes sage in the display Set the year by pressing the æ or ç button Lighting submenu You can reach the Lighting submenu via the Settings menu page 96 Setting constant headlamp mode If you have set constant headlamp mode and the light switch is at M the follow ing light up automatically when the engine is running The parking lamps and low beam head lamps ...

Страница 104: ...open the driver s door insert the key into the ignition lock lock the vehicle with the key Press the æ or ç to select the Lighting submenu Press the j or k button repeat edly until you see the Loc lighting message in the display The current setting is highlighted Press the æ or ç button to switch the locator lighting On or Off i For safety reasons it is not possible to reset the Hdlmp mode functio...

Страница 105: ...to se lect whether and for how long the lights should remain on Vehicle submenu You can reach the Vehicle submenu via the Settings menu page 96 Setting station selection The Search function enables you to deter mine whether the radio page 94 should search for a new station or a previ ously stored station each time the radio is switched on Press the è or ÿ button repeat edly until you see the Vehic...

Страница 106: ...current setting is highlighted Press the æ or ç button to select the level of sensitivity of the rain sensor Level 1 High sensitivity Wiping beings in light rain Level 2 Moderate sensitivity Level 3 Low sensitivity Wiping only begins in heavy rain Convenience submenu You can reach the Convenience submenu via the Settings menu page 96 Key dependent settings You can use the Key function to determine...

Страница 107: ... vehicle is in motion You will see the following message in the display Setting only possible at standstill Trip computer menu Function Page Consumption statistics after start 106 Consumption statistics after re set 107 Reset consumption statistics 107 i When you call up the trip computer again it always displays the consump tion statistics after start first The units of the trip computer are coun...

Страница 108: ...tions in the TEL menu provided it is connected to the manufacturer s hands free system N54 32 2275 31 i The consumption statistics after start are automatically reset after 999 hours or 9 999 miles kilometers The consumption statistics after reset are automatically reset after 9 999 hours or 99 999 miles kilometers Telephone menu Warning G You must observe the legal requirements for the country in...

Страница 109: ... soon as the cell phone has found a net work you will see the Ready message in the display Once it has shown its operational readi ness you can operate the cell phone using the operating system Rejecting a call If you do not wish to speak to the person who is calling you can reject the call Press the t button The caller then hears the busy signal Accepting a call You can accept a call at any time ...

Страница 110: ...ing system stores the most re cently dialed phone numbers This means that you do not have to search through the entire phone book Press the ÿ or è button repeat edly until you see the TEL menu with the operational readiness symbol in the display Press the s button The redial memory shows the most re cently dialed numbers or names Press the j or k button repeat edly until the number or the name you...

Страница 111: ...nnot slip and that there is suffi cient pedal clearance Do not place any objects in the driver s footwell Store and secure all loose objects so they cannot get into the driver s footwell while the vehicle is in motion Warning G The doors could open of their own accord while the vehicle is in motion if they are not fully closed For this reason please make sure that all the doors are properly closed...

Страница 112: ... engine starts automatically Diesel engine Switch on the ignition page 67 The q preglow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on As soon as the q preglow indicator lamp goes out turn the key to position 3 in the ignition lock and release it as soon as the engine is running Warm the engine up quickly CAUTION Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine i If you depress the...

Страница 113: ... surfaces avoid spinning the drive wheels where possible as this could damage the drive train i On vehicles with a reverse warning fea ture an audible warning sounds for other road users when reverse gear is engaged page 153 i Depending on the vehicle s settings the vehicle automatically locks itself centrally after it has driven off at the latest page 64 The locking knobs on the front doors and t...

Страница 114: ...eel their response after a journey on wet roads especially if the road has been salted The brake discs will be warmed dry more quickly and be protected against corro sion If you make only moderate use of the ser vice brake check from time to time that it is fully functional To do this brake more For safety reasons the manufacturer rec ommends that you only have brake pads linings installed on your...

Страница 115: ...icle by chocking the front axle page 303 secure a loaded vehicle by for example chocking the rear axle page 303 CAUTION Whenever you park the vehicle always remove the key to prevent the battery from excessively discharging For vehicles which are out of use for ex tended periods and have a battery iso lating switch switch off the electrical system page 197 Warning G Make sure that the exhaust syst...

Страница 116: ... the vehicle is station ary In exceptional cases the handbrake can be used for emergency braking if the ser vice brake fails Keep release knob 2 pressed and carefully apply lever 1 Warning G Never leave children unsupervised in the ve hicle They could release the handbrake This could lead to a serious or fatal accident CAUTION i On vehicles with a folding handbrake lever you can then press lever 1...

Страница 117: ...n only remove the key from the General driving tips Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina tions Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes perceptions and judgment The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident is sharply increased when you drink or take drugs and drive Never drink or take drugs and drive or allow anyon...

Страница 118: ...ler will be able to provide further information re garding the list of recommended makes of tire tire load bearing capacity LI Load Index maximum tire speed SI Speed Index tire age causes and consequences of tire wear measures to be taken in the event of tire damage tire types for certain regions areas of operation or conditions of vehicle use interchangeability of tires etc Modifications to the b...

Страница 119: ...le damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flash ers carefully slow down and drive with cau tion to an area which is a safe distance from the road Inspect the tires and the vehicle undercar riage for possible damage If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe have the vehicle towed to the nearest authorized Sprinter Dealer or tire dealer for repairs Warning G Although t...

Страница 120: ...page 234 Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use pru dent driving speeds appropriate to prevail ing conditions The vehicles are factory equipped with L vehicles type 2500 only or N rated tires which have a speed rating of 74 mph 120 km h or 87 mph 140 km h re spectively For information on speed ratings or for ad ditional general information on ...

Страница 121: ... Coolant temperature During severe operating conditions and stop and go city traffic the coolant tem perature may rise close to approximately 250 F 120 C The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature over 250 F 120 C Doing so may cause serious en gine damage which is not covered by the Sprinter warranty Warning G Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which m...

Страница 122: ...r pedal page 123 the road speed resistance load uphill gradient trailer towing The selector lever position engaged or the current shift range is shown in the display Display on vehicles with steering wheel buttons page 89 and on vehicles without steering wheel buttons page 87 When the selector lever is in position D you can influence the gearshifts made by the automatic transmission by restricting...

Страница 123: ...play The automatic transmission shifts from the current shift range directly to D ë Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels Releasing the brakes will allow you to move the vehicle freely e g by pushing or towing Do not move the selector lever to N while the vehicle is in mo tion The automatic transmis sion could otherwise be damaged If ASR is deactivated or ESP has malf...

Страница 124: ...rator pedal beyond the pressure point The automatic transmission shifts to the next gear down depending on the engine speed Release the accelerator pedal as soon as the desired speed has been reached The automatic transmission shifts up again Shift ranges i If the maximum engine speed for the shift range is reached and you depress the accelerator the automatic trans mission will not upshift if the...

Страница 125: ...in the moderate engine speed range on steep uphill gradients Depending on the uphill or downhill gradient shift down to shift range 3 or 2 page 123 even if cruise control is switched on Working on the vehicle i For rapid maneuvering e g to rock the vehicle out of snow or slush you can shift back and forth between drive position D and reverse gear R at low speeds without applying the brakes Warning...

Страница 126: ...n the left hand side 2 Exterior mirror on the right hand side 3 Sets the mirror position Switch on the ignition page 67 Press left hand side 1 of the switch for the left hand mirror or press right hand side 2 of the switch for the right hand mirror Press button 3 at the top or bottom right or left until you have adjusted the mirror to the correct position Mirrors Warning G The exterior mirrors red...

Страница 127: ... windshield wipers in dry weather conditions otherwise dirt on the surface of the rain sensor or optical effects can cause inadvertent wiper sweeps This could damage the wiper blades or scratch the windshield i Canada only The speed of the windshield wipers is automatically reduced if the vehicle comes to a halt with the windshield wipers switched on For example if you have selected speed II and s...

Страница 128: ... To wipe with windshield washer fluid 3 Intermittent wipe 4 To switch off the wiper 5 To wipe with windshield washer fluid Turn key to position 1 in the ignition lock page 67 Switching on intermittent wipe Turn switch 1 to 3 Switching off intermittent wipe Turn switch 1 to 4 Wiping with washer fluid Turn switch 1 to 5 or 2 and keep it pressed until the window is clean The windshield heating is ope...

Страница 129: ...f as soon as the win dow is clear The heating switches off auto matically after a maximum of 12 minutes The switch for the rear window heating is on the center console 1 To switch on off To switch on press upper part of the F switch The indicator lamp in the switch comes on To switch off press upper part of the F switch again The indicator lamp in the switch goes out Warning G Clear ice or snow fr...

Страница 130: ...Controls in detail Tempmatic 3 Tempmatic N83 00 2126 31 ...

Страница 131: ...center air vents 6 Thumbwheel for center air vents 7 Control panel Tempmatic Rear heating rear cool ing 131 136 8 Switch Rear window heating Windshield heating 128 127 9 Auxiliary heating switch Heater booster switch 140 137 i Condensation may collect under the vehicle while Tempmatic is in opera tion Warning G Follow the settings recommended on the following pages for heating or cooling The windo...

Страница 132: ...y switch to air re circulation mode for faster cooling Keep the air inlet on the hood free from ice and snow Position the sliders for the center air vents in the central position to provide practically draft free ventilation N83 25 2048 31 Function Page 1 Temperature selector control 132 2 Airflow control with indicator 133 3 Switch for air recirculation mode 133 4 Switch for reheat function dehum...

Страница 133: ...d the center air vents the side air vents the ventilation vents Press the switch The indicator lamp in the switch comes on The air conditioning system is switched off The temperature is set using temperature selector control 1 in the control panel page 131 The recommended setting for the target temperature is 72 0 F 22 2 C under normal conditions to which Tempmatic adjusts as rapidly and as comfor...

Страница 134: ...s recirculated The switch for air recirculation mode is in the control panel page 131 To switch on press the Ä switch The indicator lamp in the switch comes on Setting the airflow i The blower switches off if you press the ß airflow control again after the slowest speed has been reached N83 00 2125 31 Setting the air distribution Mark Meaning h Air from the air vents ÔP Air to the windshield Air f...

Страница 135: ... dehumidification in the vehicle interior To switch on press the Å switch page 131 The indicator lamp in the switch comes on To switch on press the Å switch page 131 The indicator lamp in the switch goes out Fogged up windows If necessary switch off air recirculation mode by pressing the Ä switch page 131 The indicator lamp in the switch goes i Air recirculation mode is automatically switched off ...

Страница 136: ... the side windows If the windshield is fogged up on the outside switch on the windshield wip ers page 126 Defrosting The following settings can be used to clear the windshield and the side windows e g if covered with frost Set temperature selector control 1 to P Turn airflow control 2 to fourth speed Turn air distribution control 5 to P Close the center air vents and the air vents for the head are...

Страница 137: ... out Setting the airflow The airflow is set using the airflow control for the rear compartment To increase press the Q airflow control To reduce press the airflow control The display next to the airflow controls indicates the speed of the airflow Setting the temperature Only change the temperature in small in crements Ventilated glove box Air conditioning in the rear N83 60 2009 31 i Your vehicle ...

Страница 138: ...heater booster system heats the vehicle interior as quickly as possible while the engine is running The switch for the heater booster function is between the light switch and the steer ing wheel Vehicles with auxiliary heating Vehicles without auxiliary heating 1 To switch the auxiliary heating on off page 140 2 To switch the heater booster function on off CAUTION Heater booster function i The aux...

Страница 139: ...atically The vehicle is equipped with an electrically powered heater booster system The heater booster system ensures that the vehicle interior is heated up as quickly as possible during the engine s warm up phase i If you switch off the engine without switching off the heater booster func tion the system will be switched on the next time the engine is started memo ry function Electrical heater bo...

Страница 140: ... You can use the operating system to define up to three switch on times one of which can be selected to switch on the auxiliary heating ventilation page 142 Warning G Exhaust fumes are produced while the auxilia ry heating is in operation For this reason switch off the auxiliary heating in enclosed spaces without an extraction system e g a garage Operation of the auxiliary heating system is prohib...

Страница 141: ...itch for more than 2 seconds The auxiliary heating ventilation heats or ventilates the interior to a temperature that you have set The red indicator lamp in the switch comes on To switch the auxiliary heating off press the ö switch or Turn the key to position 0 in the igni tion lock page 67 The red indicator lamp in the switch goes out The auxiliary heating operates for around a further 2 minutes ...

Страница 142: ...around a further 2 minutes and then switches off automatically Synchronizing the remote control Press and hold the ö switch for more than 10 seconds The red indicator lamp in the ö switch remains lit until it is released Afterward the red indicator lamp in the ö switch flashes The system is activated for synchronizing Press button 2 on the remote control The indicator lamp in the ö switch stops fl...

Страница 143: ...The yellow indicator lamp in the ö switch comes on If you have not selected a switch on time and appears in the display the auto matic switch on is deactivated The yellow indicator lamp in the ö switch goes out Operating system with steering wheel buttons Switch on the ignition page 67 Briefly press the ö switch The Aux heat submenu is shown in the display The selected switch on time is high light...

Страница 144: ... switch on time as described under Selecting a switch on time page 142 Press the j button The Hours menu appears in the display Set the hours using the æ or ç button Press the j button The Minutes menu appears in the dis play Set the minutes using the æ or ç button Press the è button The switch on time is set and selected i If you turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock the yellow indicato...

Страница 145: ... reached the de sired position Resetting the side windows The side windows must be reset if the bat tery has been disconnected Pull the two power window switches until the side windows are closed Hold the switches in this position for about 1 second The side windows are reset Side windows Warning G Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you close a side window Remove the key from the ignition...

Страница 146: ...he risk of injuries In accidents in which the vehicle overturns there is an increased risk of injury even for occupants who have fastened their seat belts correctly as their head or limbs could be thrust through the opening Remove the key from the ignition lock even if you are only leaving the vehicle for a short time CAUTION Do not raise the sliding sunroof if you have mounted a roof rack It woul...

Страница 147: ...roximately 3 seconds The sliding sunroof is reset The roof ventilator can be used to ventilate or remove air from the load compartment The switch is between the light switch and the steering wheel 1 To ventilate the load compartment air out 2 To ventilate the load compartment air in Switch on the ignition page 67 Air out press upper part 1 of the switch The roof ventilator removes used air from th...

Страница 148: ...increments for setting speed and the threshold values for switching on or automatically switching off cruise con trol depend on the digital speedometer setting mph or km h page 99 Warning G The cruise control function cannot take ac count of road and traffic conditions Always pay attention to road and traffic conditions even when cruise control is acti Cruise control is only an aid designed to as ...

Страница 149: ...P warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster Resuming the stored speed Pull the cruise control lever briefly in the direction of arrow 2 Release the accelerator pedal Cruise control is activated and adjusts the vehicle s speed to the last speed stored i Cruise control may be unable to main tain the stored speed on uphill or down hill gradients The stored speed is resumed if the gradient evens ...

Страница 150: ...up to the newly set speed even after you have released the cruise control le ver Only increase the speed if the current situa tion is appropriate to do so Sudden acceler ation could otherwise endanger you and others i Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal If you ac celerate briefly to overtake for exam ple cruise control adjusts the vehicle s speed to the last spee...

Страница 151: ...e front and rear bumper to monitor the area around your vehicle Range of the sensors The sensors must be free from dirt ice and slush otherwise they may not function cor rectly Clean the sensors regularly taking care not to scratch or damage them page 244 Parktronic system PTS Warning G Parktronic is only an aid and may not detect all obstacles This system does not relieve you of the need to pay a...

Страница 152: ...vehicle 3 Indicator segments Center about 39 in 100 cm Corners about 26 in 65 cm Center about 71 in 180 cm Corners about 39 in 100 cm Center about 12 in 30 cm Corners front about 10 in 25 cm Corners rear about 12 in 30 cm CAUTION Pay particular attention to obstacles above or below the sensors when park ing such as flower pots or trailer tow bars Parktronic does not detect such ob jects in the imm...

Страница 153: ...obstacle From the sixth segment an intermittent warning tone sounds for approximately 2 seconds seventh segment a continuous warn ing tone sounds You have reached the minimum distance Roll back warning Parktronic automatically begins to monitor the area behind the vehicle if the vehicle begins to roll backwards without reverse gear engaged e g after stopping on an up hill gradient If Parktronic de...

Страница 154: ... twice in quick succession The warning signal sounds more quietly N54 25 2922 31 Reverse warning feature Warning G The reverse warning feature signal could be ignored by other road users For this reason the reverse warning feature cannot guaran tee that there are no people or objects be hind your vehicle The reverse warning feature is a system which helps you ensure the safety of other road users ...

Страница 155: ...ernor active message appears in the display To switch off press lower part 2 of the switch with the engine running The indicator lamp in the switch and the indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster go out Operating speed governor ADR i The idle speed of the engine automati cally increases after a cold start If the set operating speed is lower than the increased idle speed the set operating speed i...

Страница 156: ...r On vehicles with cruise control press the cruise control lever up page 148 To reduce press lower part 2 of the switch or On vehicles with cruise control press the cruise control lever down page 148 Adjustable operating speed N54 25 2933 31 i The idle speed of the engine automati cally increases after a cold start You can only reduce the operating speed to the current idle speed ...

Страница 157: ...maximum permissible gross weight when transporting items or carrying passengers tire stability and driving safety are reduced The vehicle s driving and steer ing characteristics would be greatly altered Braking and stopping distances would be significantly longer Your vehicle s driving steering and braking characteristics change as the vehicle s gross weight increases or its center of grav ity is ...

Страница 158: ...r the load is properly secured and take additional securing measures if necessary Doors close the sliding doors and rear doors Tire pressure adjust the tire pressure in accordance with the vehicle s load page 213 Driving characteristics adapt your driving style to the load CAUTION As soon as the anti slip mats start to show signs of permanent deformation squashed areas or tears holes they are unsu...

Страница 159: ...on national legislation and the consequences that arise For this reason observe the legal require ments in all countries concerned Before each journey and at regular inter vals during longer journeys check whether the load is secure and take additional ac tion to improve any incorrect or inade quate safety measures Fill up any empty spaces between the load and the load compartment walls or wheel a...

Страница 160: ...rding to valid stan dards such as lashing nets and straps Always use the lashing points closest to the load for securing it in place and place padding around sharp edges Example illustration of crewbus 1 Lashing eyes Example illustration of panel van 1 Lashing eyes 2 Load rails i Lashing materials that comply with val id standards can be obtained in any specialist shop or from an authorized Sprint...

Страница 161: ...e of the load Always use several lashing points in or der to distribute force absorption and make sure that the lashing points have an equal load i If your vehicle has load rails in the floor you should position locking rods imme diately in front of and behind the load The locking rods absorb possible shift ing forces directly Warning G If you tension the lashing straps between the side walls or b...

Страница 162: ...p mats Warning G Before releasing lashing straps make sure that the load is stable and would not tip over even without being lashed down Otherwise you or others could be injured by a moving load i When you pull locking mechanism 1 out of the recess the lashing eye is able to move within the lashing rail or load rail Make sure that locking mechanism 1 is always engaged in a recess Warning G If the ...

Страница 163: ...ndanger yourself and others Observe the maximum roof loads page 372 the maximum axle load and the maximum load bearing capacity of the roof rack CAUTION Make sure that the securing bolts for the roof rack are tightened to a torque of 6 0 7 4 lb ft 8 10 Nm in the sliding blocks provided the bolts do not make contact with the rails when tightened the sliding blocks are not posi tioned near the plast...

Страница 164: ...h to retrofit securing rails have them installed at a qualified spe cialist workshop which has the neces sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required You could otherwise damage the vehicle The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose Trailer towing ...

Страница 165: ...nd other small items Interior storage compartments Warning G Only load the storage compartments in such a way that occupants cannot be injured by their contents in the event of an accident braking or a sudden change in direction For this reason do not transport heavy bulky pointed or sharp edged objects in the storage spaces or compartments CAUTION It is permissible to load the right and left hand...

Страница 166: ...d the cover upwards and push against it until it engages in place Storage compartments on the dash board Example on the right hand side i You can lock and unlock the glove box using the key Warning G Do not store any items in the storage com partment above the co driver s airbag if they protrude from the compartment The co driver s airbag must be able to inflate unim peded CAUTION ...

Страница 167: ...n press cover 1 of the eye glasses compartment The eyeglasses compartment folds out To close press cover 1 of the eye glasses compartment into the over head control panel until it engages 1 Folding table Pull folding table 1 forward by the tab Fold folding table down in the direction of the arrow and onto the seat cushion i The cover on the storage compartment must remain closed while the vehicle ...

Страница 168: ...e is in motion and do not leave drinks in the cup holders You or others could otherwise be injured by objects in the cup holder being thrown around in the event of sharp braking a sudden change of direction an accident Only place sealable drinking containers of the correct size in the cup holders The drinks could otherwise overspill Avoid hot drinks You could otherwise scald yourself CAUTION Do no...

Страница 169: ...ay compartment Pull out ashtray compartment 1 by recess 2 To open fold cover 3 upwards To remove the insert reach into the left and right hand sides of the recess es on the ashtray and pull the insert out to empty it To replace the insert hold the insert and press it down into the retainer Warning G Slide the cup holders back underneath the Ashtray Warning G Switch off the engine and apply the han...

Страница 170: ...he ashtray in the ashtray compartment in the center console 1 Cigarette lighter Switch on the ignition page 67 Press in cigarette lighter 1 The cigarette lighter will pop out automati cally when the heating element is red hot Cigarette lighter Warning G Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its knob Otherwise you may burn yourself Remove the cigarette lighter if children are traveling with you Th...

Страница 171: ...ximum power con sumption of 180 watts You can connect accessories with a maximum power con sumption of 300 watts to the 12 V socket 25 A at the bottom of the center console For more information about the electric air pump and the Premium tire sealant please refer to the Practical hints section page 303 Paper holder N68 00 2425 31 12 V socket CAUTION Only connect the electric air pump Premium tire ...

Страница 172: ...ure yourself and others Cell phones without exterior antennas may interfere with the vehicle electronics and thereby jeopardize the operational safety of the vehicle You must therefore only use these devices when they are connected to a separate exterior antenna Warning G Only use the telephone when road weather and traffic conditions permit you to do so You will otherwise be too distracted If you...

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Страница 174: ...les 1 500 km 174 Driving tips 175 Electronic equipment 183 Refueling 184 Engine 185 Battery 195 Battery isolating switch 197 Tires and wheels 199 Winter driving 234 Maintenance and servicing 237 Cleaning and care of the vehicle 241 ...

Страница 175: ...ive at varying road and engine speeds for the first 1000 miles 1500 km Avoid heavy loads during this time for example driving at full throttle Do not exceed 2 3 of the maximum permissible engine speed for each gear Avoid depressing the accelerator pedal in vehicles beyond the pressure point kickdown Do not downshift manually in order to brake Only use shift ranges 4 3 2 and 1 for slow driving for ...

Страница 176: ...he re ceiver when not in use Electrical connections The Sprinter is available with a variety of pre installed conditions lines and turn sig nal indicator and brake module installed and or not installed Make sure that the correct trailer hitch receiver kit is used For further information please see your autho rized Sprinter Dealer In order to prevent possible damage to the vehicle s electrical syst...

Страница 177: ...ight to be towed TWR Trailer Tongue Weight Rating The maximum permissible weight of the trailer tongue limit for Sprinter approved hitch receiver For the permissible weights and ratings refer to the following table Trailer towing CAUTION Cargo vans with a long wheelbase of 170 3 in 4325 mm and an overall vehicle length of 289 1 in 7344 mm have a reduced GTW and TWR i The GVWR and the front rear GA...

Страница 178: ...owed The lowest value listed must be selected when determining how the vehicle and trailer are loaded To assure that the vehicle and trailer are in compliance with the maximum permissible weight limits and to know the actual weights have the loaded vehicle trailer combination tow vehicle including driver passengers and cargo trailer fully loaded weighed on a commercial scale Sprinter type GVWR GAW...

Страница 179: ...tric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving slowly and then apply only the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure that the brakes are work ing properly When towing a trailer check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that lighting and trailer brakes if so equipped i Most states and all Canadian provinces require a separate brake system at var ious trailer weights Warning ...

Страница 180: ...without a trailer It is important to avoid sudden maneuvers Sudden maneuvers may lead to loss of con trol over the vehicle trailer combination This could cause an accident resulting in property damage or injury to you or others CAUTION If the transmission hunts between gears on inclines manually shift to a lower gear select 4 3 2 or 1 A lower gear and reduction of speed re duces the chance of the ...

Страница 181: ...authorized Sprinter Dealer This has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the required work Operating the vehicle outside the USA or Canada i If you are traveling in countries where vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the road to that in which the vehicle is registered you must have the head lamps partially masked halogen head lamps switched over bi xenon head lamps Rel...

Страница 182: ... Keep your vehicle in proper operating condition by following our recommended maintenance instruc tions as outlined in your Service Booklet Regular checks Catalytic converter gasoline engine CAUTION To prevent damage to the catalytic con verters only use premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should be repaired promptly Otherwise excessive unbur...

Страница 183: ...ed service jobs must be carried out regularly accord ing to the manufacturer s servicing re quirements For details refer to the Service Booklet Emission control Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide CO and inhaling it can cause un consciousness and lead to death Do not run the engine in confined areas such as a garage which are not...

Страница 184: ... vehicle safely Only operate the electronic equipment when road and traffic conditions permit Keep in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph about 50 km h your vehicle travels 44 feet about 14 m per second A navigation system does not provide infor mation about bridge load bearing capacities or headroom clearances You are responsible for safety at all times Observe legal requirements Telephones two w...

Страница 185: ...he tank until the pump nozzle switches off Replace fuel filler cap 2 and turn it clockwise A clicking sound indicates that the fuel filler cap is fully closed Open the driver s door and close the fuel filler flap You will find information about fuel in the Technical data section page 358 Warning G Fuel is highly flammable Fire naked flames and smoking as well as the use of auxiliary heaters sparks...

Страница 186: ...ing G Do not pull the release lever while the vehi cle is in motion The hood could otherwise open thereby impairing visibility and leading to loss of control of the vehicle For this reason only open the hood when the vehicle is parked CAUTION Make sure that the windshield wipers are not folded away from the wind shield The windshield wipers or the hood may otherwise be damaged N88 40 2060 31 N88 4...

Страница 187: ... down Warning G The engine has an electronic ignition system which carries a high voltage For this reason you must never touch the ignition system components ignition coil test socket while the engine is running the engine is being started the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock and the engine is being cranked by hand Warning G Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you close the hood W...

Страница 188: ...maximum of 1 US qt 1 0 l oil per 620 miles 1000 km depending on your driving style Engine oil consumption may even be high er if the vehicle is new you mainly operate the vehicle under arduous operating conditions you often drive at high engine speeds The engine oil consumption can only be Check the engine oil level on a regular ba sis for example weekly or each time you refuel CAUTION Do not use ...

Страница 189: ...he measurement process The following messages may be displayed Check the engine oil level again after a few minutes Vehicles with steering wheel buttons Press the button on the instrument i If no oil level reading is shown again check the engine oil level with the dip stick Have the engine oil level display checked at an authorized Sprinter Dealer CAUTION Have any excess oil drained or si i If at ...

Страница 190: ... OK Do not add oil Engine oil Add 1 0 quart Add the amount of oil shown page 190 Check the engine oil level again after a few minutes Engine oil Add 1 5 quarts Engine oil Add 2 0 quarts Engine oil level Reduce oil level The engine oil level is too high Have the oil siphoned off Observe wait period Carry out another measurement after approximately 5 min utes when the engine is at normal operat ing ...

Страница 191: ...the cap on engine oil filler neck 1 Make sure that you only fill the engine oil as far as the upper max mark i The difference in the quantity of oil be tween the upper and lower marks on the dipstick is approx 2 US qts 2 l in vehicles with diesel engines 3 US qts 3 l in vehicles with gaso line engines N18 00 2041 31 CAUTION Have any excess engine oil drained or siphoned off at an authorized Sprint...

Страница 192: ...or soil You would otherwise be damaging the envi ronment Dispose of engine oil in an environmentally responsible manner Comply with the manu facturer s instructions Coolant Warning G When opening the coolant expansion tank there is a risk of scalding from hot coolant spraying out The cooling system and the coolant expansion tank are pressurized when the engine is at normal operating tem perature W...

Страница 193: ...i There is usually a notice in the engine compartment to remind you when the next brake fluid change is due N20 30 2063 31 CAUTION Brake fluid corrodes paintwork If brake fluid comes into contact with the paintwork immediately rinse with wa ter If the brake fluid does not reach the MIN mark the vehicle s hydraulic sys tem could be malfunctioning Do not add brake fluid under any circumstanc es This...

Страница 194: ...ropor tions Remove cap 3 Fill up the windshield washer fluid Press cap 3 back on You should always wear eye protection and gloves when you are adding brake fluid Only store brake fluid in its closed original container and keep out of the reach of chil dren Comply with safety regulations when handling brake fluid Warning G If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low vapor pockets may form in...

Страница 195: ... and rectified imme diately at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowl edge and tools to carry out the work re quired The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose All work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer Vehicle assemblies ...

Страница 196: ...each of children Children cannot appreciate the dangers involved in handling bat teries and acid E Wear eye protection When mixing water and acid the liquid can splash in your eyes Rinse out your eyes immediately after acid splashes with clean wa ter and consult a doctor immedi ately F When handling batteries observe the safety precautions and special protective measures contained in Environmental...

Страница 197: ... information in the Practical hints section page 335 CAUTION Switch off the engine and wait for approximately 20 seconds before you loosen or disconnect the terminal clamps You could otherwise damage electrical system components Care of batteries CAUTION Dirty terminal clamps and battery sur faces cause leakage current leading to battery discharge Always keep the ter minal clamps and battery surfa...

Страница 198: ...the vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary battery in the engine compartment it is nec essary to disconnect both batteries when working on the vehicle electrical system Only then is the electrical system fully dis connected from the power supply i Only disconnect the vehicle electrical system from the power supply using the battery isolating switch if the vehi cle is to be parked up for a long peri...

Страница 199: ...ion lock Press connector 1 onto ground pin 2 until you feel it engage and the lock inhibitor is released The connector must be in full contact with ground pin 2 Move the red slide up until it engages All consumers are reconnected to the power supply circuit Switching on the electrical system ...

Страница 200: ... information on tire size designa tion load and speed rating see Tire label ing page 222 See an authorized Sprinter Dealer for infor CAUTION Only use tires which have been tested and approved for your Sprinter vehicle by the vehicle manufacturer Tires ap proved by the vehicle manufacturer are developed to provide the best possible performance in conjunction with the driving safety systems on your ...

Страница 201: ...odometer readings Warning G Worn old tires can cause accidents If the tire tread is badly worn or if the tires have sustained damage replace them When replacing rims only use genuine wheel bolts approved by the vehicle manu facturer and specified for the particular rim type Failure to do so can result in the bolts loosening and possibly an accident Do not use retreaded remolded tires This process ...

Страница 202: ...change the vehicle s handling characteristics and may lead to an accident resulting in death severe personal injuries and property dam age Always use radial ply tires in sets of 4 or 6 in case of vehicles with dual rear wheels Never combine them with other types of tires Tire valves snap in valves Warning G Sprinter tire valves are tested and approved under rough operating conditions The installat...

Страница 203: ...wheels cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber bumps bulges cuts cracks or splits in the tread or side of the tire foreign objects between the tires on vehicles with twin tires Replace the tire if any of the above condi tions is found Also inspect the spare tire periodically for Tire damage Tire damage can be caused by the vehicle s operating conditions tire aging curbs foreign objects in...

Страница 204: ... tire tread depth Summer tires 1 8 in 3 mm Winter tires 1 6 in 4 mm You could lose control of the vehicle as a re sult cause an accident and injure yourself or others Avoid driving up against curbs or parking the vehicle with part of the tire tread surface on the curb Warning G Tires and spare tire should be replaced after 6 years regardless of the remaining tread Warning G Although the applicable...

Страница 205: ...from contact with oil grease and gasoline diesel CAUTION Never use a round nozzle to power wash tires The intense jet of water can result in damage to the tire Always replace a damaged tire Direction of rotation i The Tire Identification Number TIN must always be visible on the outboard side of the tire CAUTION Spare wheels may be mounted against the direction of rotation spinning even with a unid...

Страница 206: ...ear Never exceed the GVWR or GAWR for either the front axle or rear axle 1 Tire and loading information placard on driver s door B pillar The information below explains how to work with the information contained on the placard with regards to loading your vehi cle Tire and loading information Loading the vehicle Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated...

Страница 207: ...the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should nev er exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs 2 on the tire and loading information plac ard The combined weight of all occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue load if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced in that statement Steps for determining correct load limit For vehicles with a gross weight capacity less than 10 000 l...

Страница 208: ...weight of lug gage and cargo being loaded on the ve hicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 Step 6 if applicable If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be trans ferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle The fol...

Страница 209: ...e weight total load limit or vehicle capacity weight from plac ard minus combined weight of all occupants 1 1500 lbs 5 Front 2 Rear 3 Occupant 1 150 lbs Occupant 2 180 lbs Occupant 3 160 lbs Occupant 4 140 lbs Occupant 5 120 lbs 750 lbs 1500 lbs 750 lbs 750 lbs 2 1500 lbs 3 Front 1 Rear 2 Occupant 1 200 lbs Occupant 2 190 lbs Occupant 3 150 lbs 540 lbs 1500 lbs 540 lbs 960 lbs 3 1500 lbs 1 Front 1...

Страница 210: ...ined weight of occu pants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here You can obtain the GVWR the front rear GAWR and the GCWR from the certification label The certification label can be found below the driver s seat on an outward fac ing position of the mounting pillar page 373 For more information on the trailer tongue load refer to Traile...

Страница 211: ...e and trail er weights and ratings loading a trailer and trailer towing see Trailer towing page 175 Your vehicle is equipped with either the tire and loading information placard1 or with the tire inflation pressure placard lo cated on the driver s door B pillar The tire inflation pressure including the spare wheel should be checked regularly and adjusted as well as inspected for signs of tire wear...

Страница 212: ...ed cold tire inflation pressures listed on vehicle placard Keeping the tires properly inflated provi des the best handling tread life and riding comfort The pressure difference between the tires on a single axle should not exceed 1 5 psi For more information refer to Important notes on tire inflation pressure Placard The placard is located on the driver s door B pillar Tire and loading information...

Страница 213: ...is 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature is 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 0 2 bar which equals 1 5 psi 0 1 bar for every 18 F 10 C for this outside temperature condition Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Warning G If the tire inflation pressure repeatedly d...

Страница 214: ... Checking tire inflation pressure manu ally Follow the steps below to achieve correct tire inflation pressure Remove the cap from the valve on one tire Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve Read the tire inflation pressure on the tire gauge and compare it with the rec ommended tire inflation pressure on the placard on the driver s door B pillar or on the tire pressure label below the driver s s...

Страница 215: ... stem i USA only The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS is equipped with a combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale in the instrument cluster page 14 Depending on how the telltale illuminates it indicates a low tire pressure condition or a malfunction in the TPMS system itself If the telltale illuminates continu ously one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated There ...

Страница 216: ...er tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor ing System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated Accord ingly when the low tire pressure telltale illu minates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the pro...

Страница 217: ...ure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly i If a condition causing the TPMS to mal function develops it may take up to 10 minutes for the system to signal a mal function using the TPMS telltale flash ing and illumination sequence The telltale extinguishes after driving a few minutes if the malfunction has been corrected i Operating radio...

Страница 218: ...tronic sensors It monitors the tire inflation pres sure as selected by the driver in all four tires A warning is issued to alert you to a decrease in pressure in one or more of the tires Tire pressure inquiries are made using the multifunction display The present inflation pressures are displayed only after a few minutes travel time i USA only The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS is equipped w...

Страница 219: ...responsibility to calibrate the TPMS on the recommended cold infla tion pressure Underinflated tires affect the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You might lose control over the vehicle i If a spare wheel without wheel sensors is mounted the system may still indi cate the tire inflation pressure of the removed wheel for some minutes If this happens keep in mind that the in dicated value where ...

Страница 220: ...s As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor ing System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated Accord ingly when the low tire pressure telltale illu minates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significant ly ...

Страница 221: ...le to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly i If a condition causing the TPMS to mal function develops it may take up to 10 minutes for the system to signal a mal function using the TPMS telltale flash ing and illumination sequence The telltale extinguishes after driving a few minutes if the malfunction has been corrected i Operat...

Страница 222: ...our vehicle Three primary areas are affected by improper tire inflation pressure 1 Safety 2 Economy Improper inflation pressures can cause un even wear patterns to develop across the tire tread These abnormal wear patterns Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pres sures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adverse ly affect handling and fuel economy...

Страница 223: ...ximum tire load page 226 3 Maximum tire inflation pressure page 229 4 Manufacturer 5 Tire ply material page 228 6 Tire size designation load and speed rating page 222 Tire size designation load and speed rating 1 Design standard 2 Tire width 3 Aspect ratio in 4 Radial tire code 5 Rim diameter 6 Tire load rating 7 Tire speed rating Tire labeling i For illustrative purposes only The actu al data on ...

Страница 224: ...ction Rim diameter The rim diameter 5 is the diameter of the bead seat not the diameter of the rim edge Rim diameter is indicated in inches in Tire load rating The tire load rating 6 is a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire For example a load rating of 120 corre sponds to a maximum load of 3042 lbs 1380 kg the tire is designed to support If two values are given as illustrated th...

Страница 225: ...located on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i Tire load rating 6 and tire speed rating 7 are also referred to as ser vice description Warning G Even when permitted by law never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maxi mum speed rating of the ...

Страница 226: ...k side wall tires as mounted on the vehicle If the TIN is not found on the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side of the tire In this case the tire must be re mounted Make sure the TIN is visible on the outboard side of the tire and if applica ble that the direction of rotation is correct when remounting the tire Rotation spinning direction see Direc tion of Rotation page 204 Inde...

Страница 227: ...s identify the week starting with 01 to represent the first full week of the calendar year The second two figures represent the year For example 0301 represents the 3rd week of 2001 If the date of manufacture code indicated on the tire is less than 4 figures do not use it 1 Maximum tire load rating The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support i Prior to July 2000 t...

Страница 228: ... capacity of the tire on your vehicle You will not exceed the tire s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading condi tions tire size and cold tire inflation pres sures specified on the tire and loading information placard Maximum tire inflation pressure i For illustrative purposes only The actu al data on tires is specific to each vehi cle and may vary from the data shown in the above il...

Страница 229: ...hip between the tire section height and the section width ex pressed in percentage Bar Another metric unit for air pressure There are 14 5038 pounds per square inch psi to 1 bar there are 100 kilopascals kPa to 1 bar Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting ...

Страница 230: ...illar GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating This is the maximum permissible vehicle weight of the fully loaded vehicle weight of the vehicle including all options passen gers fuel and cargo and if applicable trailer tongue load It is indicated on the certification label located on the driver s door B pillar Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure There are 6 9 kPa to 1 psi another metric unit f...

Страница 231: ...read and the bead TIN Tire Identification Number Unique identifier which facilitates efforts by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purchases the means to easily identify such tires The TIN is comprised of the manufacturer s identi fication mark tire size tire type code and date of manufacture Tire load rating Numerical co...

Страница 232: ...ribute to a smooth ride If applicable to your vehicle s tire configu ration tires can be rotated according to the tire manufacturer s recommended in tervals in the tire manufacturer s warranty pamphlet located in your vehicle literature portfolio If none is available tires should be rotated every 10 000 miles 16 000 km or sooner if necessary ac cording to the degree of tire wear The same rotation ...

Страница 233: ...electronic compo nents Have the tires changed only at an authorized Sprinter Dealer Warning G In order to avoid loosing a wheel and in or der to reduce the risk of fatal or serious in juries or vehicle damage please follow these safety instructions Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts If a wheel hub thread is damaged you must not drive the ...

Страница 234: ...al rear tires have only one ap proved direction of rotation This is to accommodate the asymmetrical de sign tread pattern of the ON OFF road tire and the use of Outline White Letter OWL tires When replacing a flat tire the spare tire may have to be remounted on the rim or installed at a different location to maintain the correct placement of the tire on the wheel relative to the tire wheel positio...

Страница 235: ...formance Make sure the tires you use show M S and the mountain snowflake marking on the tire side wall These tires meet specific snow traction performance requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Association RMA and the Rubber Association of Can ada RAC and have been designed specif ically for use in snow conditions Use of winter tires is the only way to achieve the maximum effectiveness of the AB...

Страница 236: ... the brakes are fully functional before pro ceeding further Warning G If you use your spare tire when winter tires are fitted on the other wheels be aware that the difference in tire characteristics may im pair turning stability and overall driving sta bility may be reduced Adapt your driving style accordingly Have the spare tire replaced with a winter tire at the nearest authorized Sprinter Deal ...

Страница 237: ...e of limited chain clearance be tween tires and other suspension com ponents it is important that only chains in good condition are used Bro ken chains can cause serious vehicle if noise occurs that could suggest chain breakage Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use Install chains as tightly as possible and then retighten after driving about 1 2 mile 0 8 km Do not exceed 30 mph 5...

Страница 238: ...ion such as Operating instructions and workshop in formation Familiarize yourself in advance in particular with legal requirements such as Safety at work and accident prevention regulations You may otherwise fail to recognize dangers and could injure yourself or others When working underneath the vehicle you must place the vehicle on stands with suffi cient load bearing capacity Never use the vehi...

Страница 239: ...g storing and disposing of service prod ucts Active Service System ASSYST CAUTION Periods when the battery is disconnect ed will not be recorded by ASSYST To make sure that you have the vehicle serviced at the correct time you should therefore subtract periods when the battery is disconnected from the days shown The service indicator does not provide information about the engine oil level The serv...

Страница 240: ...s without steering wheel buttons If you have missed the service due date the following symbol flashes in the display for 10 seconds after the ignition is switched on 9 for service A for service B You will also see a minus sign before the service due date Calling up the service due date Switch on the ignition page 67 The display is activated Vehicles with steering wheel buttons Press the è or ÿ but...

Страница 241: ...r sandy roads Air cleaner in the roof in the rear compart ment 1 Cover 2 Recesses For this reason check the air cleaner reg ularly for visible damage Removing the air cleaner element Carefully pry cover 1 out of recesses 2 and remove it Remove the filter mat Cleaning the filter mat Wash the filter mat with clean water Leave the filter mat to dry Installing the air cleaner element Insert the filter...

Страница 242: ...ntly in winter to remove salt residue i It is recommended that you use Mopar care products These have been spe cially adapted to Sprinter vehicles and are state of the art Mopar care prod ucts are available from any authorized Sprinter Dealer Warning G Always follow the instructions for using the care products Always keep care products sealed and out of the reach of children Do not use fuel as a c...

Страница 243: ...icle CAUTION After cleaning your vehicle especially the wheel rims with rim cleaner do not simply park the vehicle and leave it Rim cleaners can promote corrosion of the brake discs and the brake pads linings Before parking and leaving the vehicle after cleaning always warm the vehicle up to normal operating temper ature first CAUTION Make sure that the automatic car wash is suitable for the size ...

Страница 244: ... dirt e g mud clay snow and ice CAUTION Do not allow water to enter the intake and ventilation openings When cleaning with high pressure wa ter or steam cleaners the spray must not be aimed directly at electrical com ponents or at the end of electrical lines Treat the engine with preservative agents after cleaning Protect the belt drive system from the preservative when you do so CAUTION Do not us...

Страница 245: ...ocated in the cen ter of the roof above the third brake lamp CAUTION Do not use a dry cloth abrasive materi al solvent or solvent based cleaning agent to clean the inside of the win dows Clean the inside of the windows with a damp cloth or a commercially available glass cleaner Do not touch the inside of the rear and side windows with hard objects such as an ice scrap er or a ring You could otherw...

Страница 246: ...h Heavy soiling Wipe plastic parts with a damp lint free cloth e g a micro fiber cloth Dashboard and padded boss of the steering wheel Moisten a clean and lint free cloth with water and clean the plastic parts and the dashboard Use a mild soap solution for particularly stubborn dirt CAUTION Do not use dry coarse or hard cloths CAUTION Use a low foaming grease solvent e g washing up liquid diluted ...

Страница 247: ...gs Stones trapped between the tires can be thrown out while the vehicle is in motion and injure other road users or damage their ve hicles in particular the windshield Risk of skidding Dirt and mud on the tires road surface re duce wheel grip This is especially so if the road surface is wet The vehicle could then start to skid Risk of slipping Dirt and mud on the steps and entrances make the steps...

Страница 248: ...nter Dealer if necessary Warning G Dirty brake discs and brake pads linings can impair braking power to the point of to tal failure You could thereby cause an accident Check the brake system for operating safety by testing the brakes before driving the ve hicle onto public roads If braking power is impaired stop the ve hicle as soon as it is safe to do so and con sult an authorized Sprinter Dealer...

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Страница 250: ... What to do if 250 Display messages 281 Where will I find 299 Changing bulbs 306 Changing the batteries 315 Fuel system 317 Replacing the wiper blades 319 Flat tire 320 Battery 335 Jump starting 340 Towing 342 Fuses 345 ...

Страница 251: ...e is a risk of an accident and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly Problem Possible cause result Suggested solutions The anti theft alarm system is suddenly triggered You have opened the vehicle using the key while the anti theft alarm system was still primed Key Press the Œ button or Insert the key into the ignition lock The anti theft alarm system is deacti vated You hear a warning si...

Страница 252: ...k of an accident and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly Problem Possible cause result Suggested solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle Risk of fire and explosion G The fuel line or fuel tank is malfunctioning There is a risk of fire and explosion from leak ing fuel Switch off the ignition immediately Remove the key Do not restart the engine under any circumstances Consult an author...

Страница 253: ...at an authorized Sprinter Dealer There is a risk of an accident and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly Problem Possible cause result Suggested solutions The fuel tank has been run dry and the vehi cle has a diesel engine There is air in the fuel system Bleed the fuel system page 318 Fuel is leaking from the vehicle Risk of fire and explosion G The fuel line or fuel tank is malfunctioni...

Страница 254: ...ncorrectly Problem Possible cause result Suggested solutions The engine does not start You can hear the starter motor working There may be a malfunction in the fuel supply Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock before the next starting attempt Start the engine again Note that excessively long attempts to start the engine may drain the bat tery If the engine still will not start after...

Страница 255: ...nsult an authorized Sprinter Dealer The battery isolating switch is disconnected Switch on the electrical system page 197 Vehicles with a gasoline engine The engine is not running smoothly and it is misfiring The engine electronics or a mechanical com ponent of the engine control has malfunc tioned Do not use too much throttle Have the cause rectified immediately at an authorized Sprinter Dealer O...

Страница 256: ... let the engine continue to run at idle speed for about 1 to 2 minutes before switching it off This allows the coolant temperature to return to normal again If the coolant temperature is still too high Switch off the engine and let it as well as the coolant cool down Check the coolant level and observe the warning notes as you do so page 191 Add coolant as necessary Problem Possible cause result S...

Страница 257: ...arried out incorrectly Problem Possible cause result Suggested solutions The transmission no longer changes gear correctly The transmission is losing oil Have the transmission checked im mediately at an authorized Sprinter Deal er The acceleration ability is deteriorating The transmission does not shift The transmission is in emergency mode It is only possible to shift into second gear or reverse ...

Страница 258: ...relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer There is a risk of an accident and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly Problem Possible cause result Suggested solutions The headlamps are fogged up on the inside Air humidity is very high Drive with the lights on The headlamps will defrost after the vehicle has been driven a short dis t...

Страница 259: ...accident and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly Problem Possible cause result Suggested solutions The windshield wipers are jammed Leaves or snow for example are hindering the movement of the windshield wipers The wiper motor has switched off Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and for safety reasons remove the key from the ignition lock Remove the cause of the obstruction Switch on t...

Страница 260: ...ust be carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer There is a risk of an accident and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly Problem Possible cause result Suggested solutions It is no longer possible to lock the vehicle using the remote control The turn signals do not flash when the vehi cle is locked The doors are not closed properly Close the doors properly and lock the vehicle again Th...

Страница 261: ...teries if necessary page 315 The remote control is malfunctioning Lock or unlock the vehicle using the key page 54 Have the remote control checked at an authorized Sprinter Dealer The battery check lamp on the remote con trol does not light up briefly when a button is pressed The remote control batteries are discharged Change the batteries page 315 You have lost a remote control Have the remote co...

Страница 262: ... into the ignition lock Switch off all non essential consum ers for example the seat heating in terior lighting and try to turn the key again If this does not work Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary or The engine may be jump started page 340 or Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer Problem Possible cause result Suggested solutions ...

Страница 263: ...s for approxi mately 2 seconds Parktronic switches off after approxi mately 20 seconds The indicator lamp on the Parktronic switch comes on and the red segments in the warning display go out Parktronic has malfunctioned and has switched off When you press the Parktronic switch the red segments in the Parktronic warning dis plays light up again and the warning tone sounds for approximately 2 second...

Страница 264: ...d1 The display is showing a message of high pri ority and cannot therefore show a change in speed Proceed as instructed by the mes sage in the display Deactivate cruise control if neces sary 1 Only on vehicles with steering wheel buttons Problem Possible cause result Suggested solutions ...

Страница 265: ...Suggested solutions The battery check lamp on the remote con trol for the auxiliary heating does not light up briefly when a button is pressed The remote control batteries are discharged Change the remote control batteries page 316 The auxiliary heating does not switch on or the engine does not start Lack of fuel The fuel tank is less than a quarter full The auxiliary heating switches off automati...

Страница 266: ...arning G Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur pose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer There is a risk of an ...

Страница 267: ...heating are flash ing There is insufficient voltage available as too many consumers are switched on The seat heating has been switched off auto matically Switch off all non essential consum ers for example the reading lamps interior lighting etc The seat heating will switch back on automatically as soon as there is suf ficient voltage again The indicator lamps in the switches for the windshield he...

Страница 268: ... not light up There is insufficient voltage available as too many consumers are switched on Switch off all non essential consum ers for example the reading lamps interior lighting etc The residual engine heat utilization function will switch back on automat ically as soon as there is sufficient voltage again Problem Possible cause result Suggested solutions ...

Страница 269: ...olutions v The yellow ASR ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion WARNING G ESP or ASR is intervening because at least one of the wheels has reached its tire grip limit Adapt your driving style to suit the road and traffic conditions Do not use too much throttle Drive slowly The yellow ASR ESP warning lamp is lit while the engine is run ning WARNING G ASR is deactivated Reactivate ...

Страница 270: ...nal also sounds WARNING G There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir Also observe the messages in the dis play on vehicles with steering wheel buttons page 284 Do not add brake fluid under any cir cumstances This will not solve the problem Do not drive any further Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer 6 When towing a trailer The red brake system indicator lamp is lit while the engine...

Страница 271: ...s sible WARNING G BAS has been deactivated due to a malfunc tion The brake system continues to function with the normal braking effect but with no electronic support Continue driving but with even great er care Have the system checked at an autho rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as pos sible ASR and BAS have been switched off due to undervoltage The battery may not be being charged The brake system i...

Страница 272: ... vehicles with steering wheel buttons page 284 Continue driving but with even great er care Have the system checked at an autho rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as pos sible WARNING G ABS is temporarily unavailable Self diagnosis may not have been complet ed yet The brake system is still available with the normal braking effect Drive on for a distance of more than 13 mph 20 km h ABS is available agai...

Страница 273: ...s been deactivated due to under voltage The battery may not be being charged Vehicle stability is no longer automatically controlled in good time Engine power output may be reduced Continue driving but with even great er care Have the system checked at an autho rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as pos sible 1 The red SRS warning lamp does not go out after approximately 4 seconds after the ignition sys...

Страница 274: ...t damaged Have your vehicle checked at an authorized Sprinter Dealer The battery is malfunctioning Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Do not drive any further Contact a breakdown service an au thorized Sprinter Dealer 2 The yellow brake pad wear indica tor lamp lights up after the engine is started or while the vehicle is in motion WARNING G The brake pads linings have reached their ...

Страница 275: ...rinter Deal er The yellow engine oil level warning lamp lights up the 2 0 l engine oil level message appears in the display and the warning buzzer sounds after the engine is started or while the vehicle is in motion There is insufficient or no oil in the engine There is a risk of engine damage Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Switch off the engine Check the engine oil level using t...

Страница 276: ... authorized Sprinter Dealer The yellow engine oil level warning lamp lights up repeatedly while the vehicle is in motion The engine oil level indicator is malfunction ing Have the vehicle checked immediate ly at an authorized Sprinter Dealer The yellow coolant level warning lamp lights up while the engine is running The coolant level is too low Never run the engine if the coolant level is too low ...

Страница 277: ...ult an authorized Sprinter Dealer if the coolant warning lamp remains lit A The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion The fuel level has fallen into the reserve range Refuel at the nearest refueling station page 184 A The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the gauge for the fuel tank shows zero although there is still fuel...

Страница 278: ...diesel engine Bleed the fuel system page 318 Start the engine three to four times af ter refueling Emergency mode will be canceled You do not need to have your vehicle checked There is a malfunction in the fuel injection system in the ignition system1 in the exhaust system The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be running in emergency mode Engine power output may be reduced H...

Страница 279: ... observe messages in the multifunction display If the tire inflation pressure in the respec tive tire s has have been corrected the combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after a few minutes of driving X USA only Combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale for TPMS flashes 60 seconds and then stays illuminated There is a malfunction in the TPMS Read and observ...

Страница 280: ...nd stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driv er s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale USA only Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operati...

Страница 281: ...er fluid level is too low Check the fluid level in the reservoir and add windshield washer fluid if necessary page 193 The red seat belt telltale lights up for approximately 6 seconds when the ignition is switched on A signal also sounds The telltale reminds you to fasten your seat belt Fasten your seat belt The yellow bulb indicator lamp lights up while the ignition is on One of the bulbs of the ...

Страница 282: ... warning and indicator lamps malfunction and warn ing messages or the failure of systems Han dling characteristics may be affected Contact an authorized Sprinter Dealer im mediately which has the necessary special ist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur pose In particular work relevant to safety or o...

Страница 283: ...fficient or no oil in the engine have the vehicle towed to an authorized Sprinter Dealer NO The message is displayed for 30 seconds TPMS The message is also displayed after 30 seconds The TPMS is malfunctioning Have the TPMS checked at an autho rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as pos sible The tire pressure monitor is not receiving signals from one or more wheels because a wheel was replaced with the...

Страница 284: ...ayed after 30 seconds The tire pressure monitor detects a moder ate loss of pressure in at least one of the tires or the difference in pressure on one axle is too great Check the tire pressure at the earli est opportunity and correct it if nec essary Display messages Possible cause result Possible solution ...

Страница 285: ...s Symbol messages page 289 Display messages on vehicles with steering wheel buttons Warning G No messages can be displayed if there is a failure of the instrument cluster and or the display You will not then be able to see in formation about the vehicle status such as speed and outside temperature warning and indicator lamps malfunction and warn ing messages or the failure of systems Han dling cha...

Страница 286: ...care Have the system checked at an autho rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi ble unavailable WARNING G ABS is temporarily unavailable Self diagnosis may not have been complet ed yet The brake system is still available with the normal braking effect Drive on for a distance of more than 13 mph 20 km h ABS is available again if the message goes out ABS has been deactivated due to undervolt age The...

Страница 287: ...ed off as a result The battery may not be being charged Vehicle stability is no longer automatically controlled in good time Engine power output may be reduced Continue driving but with even greater care Have the system checked at an autho rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi ble Tire pres Adjust pres The pressure is too low in one or more tires Check and correct tire inflation pressure as requi...

Страница 288: ...thorized Sprinter Dealer Wheel sens missing One ore more sensors are malfunctioning for example battery discharged One or more wheels without appropriate wheel sensors mounted for example spare tire Have the TPMS checked by an autho rized Sprinter Dealer Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized Sprinter Dealer The tire pressure for the respective tire is shown in the multifunction display...

Страница 289: ...s have malfunctioned The airbags or emergency tensioning re tractors could be triggered unintentionally or not at all in the event of an accident Continue driving but with even greater care Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible Display messages Possible cause result Possible solution ...

Страница 290: ...ed Sprinter Deal er If it is not damaged Drive to the nearest authorized Sprinter Dealer immediately 2 Brake wear Visit workshop WARNING G The brake pads linings have reached their wear limit Have the brake pads linings replaced as soon as possible at an authorized Sprint er Dealer 6 Brake force distribution WARNING G EBV has been deactivated due to under voltage The battery may not be being charg...

Страница 291: ...lt an authorized Sprinter Dealer 6 Brake force distribution Visit workshop WARNING G EBV has malfunctioned The rear wheels could lock up sooner than expected when you apply the brakes Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Do not drive any further Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer 7 Parking brake Release brake A signal also sounds You are driving with the handbrake applied Release th...

Страница 292: ...g effect but with no electronic support Continue driving but with even greater care Have the system checked at an autho rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi ble k unavailable ASR as well as BAS have been switched off due to undervoltage The battery may not be being charged The brake system is still available with the normal braking effect Continue driving but with even greater care Have the syst...

Страница 293: ...heck level The coolant level is too low Never run the engine if the coolant level is too low The engine could overheat and be damaged Add coolant page 191 If you are having to add coolant frequent ly have the cooling system checked at an authorized Sprinter Dealer Low beam left The left hand low beam headlamp is mal functioning Change the bulb as soon as possible Low beam right The right hand low ...

Страница 294: ...e Foglamp front left The left hand front foglamp is malfunc tioning Change the bulb as soon as possible Foglamp front right The right hand front foglamp is malfunc tioning Change the bulb as soon as possible Rear foglamp The rear foglamp is malfunctioning Change the bulb as soon as possible Parking lamp front left The front left hand standing lamp side marker lamp is malfunctioning Change the bulb...

Страница 295: ...he bulb as soon as possible Trailer turn signal right The right hand turn signal on the trailer is malfunctioning Change the bulb as soon as possible Trailer tail lamp A trailer tail lamp or license plate lamp is malfunctioning Change the bulb as soon as possible Switch off lights You have forgotten to switch off the lights when leaving the vehicle Switch off the lights Lights on automatic Remove ...

Страница 296: ...ck tire s The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the minimum value The respective tire is shown in the multi function display Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking ma neuvers Check and adjust tire pressure as re quired If necessary change the wheel The telltale extinguishes after a few minutes of driving if the malfunction has been cor rected D...

Страница 297: ... If there is insufficient or no oil in the en gine have the vehicle towed to an autho rized Sprinter Dealer Engine oil level Check oil level The engine oil level has dropped to a crit ical level Check the engine oil level page 188 and add oil as necessary Have the engine checked for possible leaks if you are having to add engine oil more frequently than normal Engine oil Add 1 0 quart Canada liter...

Страница 298: ...ing Have the measuring system checked at an authorized Sprinter Dealer Engine oil level Not when eng run ning You are attempting to check the engine oil level even though the engine is run ning Switch off the engine Check the engine oil level page 187 W Reserve fuel Drive to a gas station The fuel level has fallen into the reserve range Refuel at the nearest gas station page 184 Tank open Check fi...

Страница 299: ...e hood Water in Fuel Visit workshop The water that has collected in the water separator has reached the maximum lev el Drain the water separator page 317 or Have the water separator drained at an authorized Sprinter Dealer W Washer fluid Check level The washer fluid level has dropped to ap proximately 1 3 of the reservoir capacity Add windshield washer fluid page 193 Display symbol Display message...

Страница 300: ...ase 1 Fire extinguisher 2 Tabs Pull tabs 2 upward Take fire extinguisher 1 out of the bracket The first aid kit is located in the storage compartment in the co driver s door 1 Locked 2 Unlocked Turn the two quick release locks clockwise to unlock 2 and fold out the cover Warning triangle and warning lamp N72 10 2148 31 Fire extinguisher i Read the instructions on the fire extin guisher carefully a...

Страница 301: ...the vehicle please bear the following points in mind The jack is designed only to raise the ve hicle for a short time for example while a wheel is being changed It is not designed to enable work to be carried out underneath the vehicle The jack must be placed on a firm flat surface only Do not change wheels on uphill or down hill gradients under any circumstances Do not crawl under the vehicle if ...

Страница 302: ...re wheel is located in a spare wheel bracket under the rear of the vehicle More information about tire inflation pres sures can be found in the Operation sec tion page 213 Panel van crewbus 1 Cover 2 Recess Open the rear doors page 61 Insert a screwdriver into recesses 2 and pry off covers 1 Using the wheel wrench from the vehi cle tool kit page 300 now unscrew the visible bolts approximately 20 t...

Страница 303: ...round Raise spare wheel bracket 5 slightly Use the pump lever to raise the spare wheel beyond the rear end of the spare wheel bracket Carefully remove the spare wheel from the bracket Chassis Example illustration of chassis 1 Securing hook 2 Fixing nuts 3 Thumb nuts 4 Spare wheel bracket Loosen thumb nuts 3 by hand and re move Loosen fixing nuts 2 to the thread end Raise spare wheel bracket 4 slig...

Страница 304: ...m tire sealant is located in the storage compartment in the right hand doorway 1 Latching springs 2 Electric air pump 3 Premium tire sealant To open press both latching springs 1 down and remove the cov er To close attach the cover at the bot tom and fold it closed Press both latching springs 1 up until Panel Van The wheel chock optional for model vehi cle type 2500 is on the right hand side of th...

Страница 305: ...1 Trim 2 Cover cap Remove cover cap 2 from trim 1 3 Opening 4 Emergency operation key Take emergency operation key 4 from the vehicle document wallet in the glove box Insert emergency operation key 4 into opening 3 of the drive Open or close the sliding sunroof by turning it in the appropriate direction Pull out emergency operation key 4 and place it in the vehicle document wallet Clip cover cap 2...

Страница 306: ...he event of a malfunction it is possible to manually release the selector lever from the lock in parking position P for example to have the vehicle towed away 1 Cover cap 2 Pencil Insert a pencil 2 or similar implement into the opening Press pencil 2 in and at the same time move the selector lever out of position P Pull out pencil 2 Clip cover cap 1 back on Releasing the parking lock manually N27 ...

Страница 307: ...ed bulb does not light up either visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer Have the following LEDs and bulbs changed at an authorized Sprinter Dealer The additional turn signals in the exterior mirrors The third brake lamp cargo and passenger vans only The bi xenon headlamps The foglamps Before changing bulbs Warning G Bulbs and bulb holders can become very hot For this reason allow the light to cool do...

Страница 308: ...arning G Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage You could receive a serious or fatal electric shock if you touch the electrical contacts on the xe non bulbs Do not remove housing cover 2 page 307 if the headlamps are xenon headlamps Bulb Model Do not change xenon bulbs yourself Instead always have them changed at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to car...

Страница 309: ... bulb Swing housing cover 2 toward head lamp casing Pull first the inner and then the outer catch 1 upward until it audibly engag es in place Turn signals 1 Bulb holder Turn bulb holder 1 and the bulb coun terclockwise and remove the holder Press down on the bulb turn it counter clockwise and remove it from bulb holder 1 Place bulb holder 1 into the lamp and turn it clockwise Parking lamps side ma...

Страница 310: ... 21 W 3 Turn signal PY 21 W 4 Tail lamp sidemarker Standing lamp Canada only R 5 W 5 License plate lamp W 5 W 6 Rear foglamp driver s side P 21 W 7 Reverse lamp P 21 W Bulb Model 8 Perimeter lamp side marker R 5 W 9 Turn signal PY 21 W a Brake lamp P 21 W b Reverse lamp P 21 W c Rear foglamp driver s side P 21 W d Tail lamp R 5 W e License plate lamp R 5 W ...

Страница 311: ...ada only tail lamp 5 Reverse lamp 6 Turn signal lamp 7 Rear foglamp driver s side Release retaining lugs 2 and remove the bulb holder from the rear lamp unit Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and screw it in clockwise Plug the connectors into the bulb holder Fit the rear lamp unit To do this clip the bulb holder into the three holes provided on the side and tighten screws 1 Changing the rear...

Страница 312: ...holder and screw it in clockwise Replace lens 2 and retighten screws 1 Switch off the lighting Identification lamps W 5 W cab chas sis only Switch off the lighting Turn the bulb holder 2and remove it together with the bulb Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder 2 Press the new bulb into the bulb holder 2 Screw the bulb holder 2 containing the bulb into the lamp housing Carefully reattach the lamp ho...

Страница 313: ...mp housing 2 in the direction of the arrow Turn the bulb holder and remove it together with the bulb Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder Press the new bulb into the bulb holder Screw the bulb holder containing the bulb into the lens Side marker lamps W 5 W The lamps are mounted on the side of the vehicle 1 Lens 2 Bulb holder Insert a screwdriver or similar imple ment at the side and carefully pry...

Страница 314: ...Entry lamp W 5 W 1 Lamp housing 2 Bulb holder 3 Cable connector Press in the latching springs of lamp housing 1 using a suitable tool for ex ample a screwdriver Pry off lamp housing 1 Remove cable connector 3 Turn bulb holder 2 in the direction of the arrow and remove it together with the bulb Remove bulb 2 from the bulb holder Press the new bulb into bulb holder 2 Screw bulb holder 2 together wit...

Страница 315: ... 1 Remove bulb 2 from the bulb holder Insert new bulb 2 Align lamp housing 1 on the right and engage it N82 20 2079 31 CAUTION Have the interior lamps in the overhead control panel changed at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the neces sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose You...

Страница 316: ...y from children Consult a doctor immediately if a battery is swallowed Dispose of used batteries in an environmen tally responsible manner Danger of explosion if the battery is not cor rectly replaced Environmental note H Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred meth od of disposal Many states require sellers of bat...

Страница 317: ...s battery cover 1 until it snaps into place Check the function of all remote con trol buttons on vehicle You need three Micro AAA LR03 batter ies or equivalent 1 Battery cover 2 Batteries Remove battery cover 1 using a suit able implement for example a key and put it to one side Remove old batteries 2 Insert three new batteries 2 Observe the plus and minus signs in the remote control Slide battery...

Страница 318: ...ge 67 Unscrew drain plug 2 immediately one turn or until liquid flows out of drain hose 1 Make sure that the liquid flows into the container under drain hose 1 Close drain plug 2 as soon as approx imately 0 2 US qt 0 2 l of liquid has been collected When you have drained the fuel filter with water separator turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock page 67 Dispose of the collected liqui...

Страница 319: ...onds until it runs smoothly If the engine does not start Wait approximately 2 minutes Then start the engine repeatedly again for no more than 60 seconds until it runs smoothly If this attempt also fails do not continue to start the engine Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer Environmental note H Have the drained liquid disposed of at an authorized Sprinter Dealer CAUTION If the indicator lamp rem...

Страница 320: ... arm 3 onto the windshield again CAUTION Do not open the hood while the wiper arms are folded away from the wind shield You would damage the hood and the wiper arms Do not fold the wiper arms onto the windshield without wiper blades being attached You could scratch the wind shield For your own convenience have this work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer Removing the wiper blades Warning...

Страница 321: ...s that are either too high or too low can cause significant changes in the vehicle s handling and braking characteristics There is an in creased risk of an accident Replace the tires including the spare tire at least every 6 years regardless of the degree of treadwear Check the tire pressure on the spare wheel at regular intervals CAUTION For safety reasons the following tire valves from the compa...

Страница 322: ...jack s 3 part pump lever that has the largest diame ter Before raising the vehicle also secure it against rolling away for example using chocks or similar Never release the handbrake while the vehicle is raised Make sure that the distance between the underside of the tires and the ground does not exceed 1 2 in 3 cm The vehicle could slip or topple off the jack Do not reach under the raised vehicle...

Страница 323: ...wheel is raised clear of the ground Make sure that the distance between the underside of the tires and the ground does not exceed 1 2 in 3 cm Jacking point at the front axle The vehicle jacking point is located under the longitudinal member in front of the front axle Jacking points at the rear axle The vehicle jacking point is located under the longitudinal member in front of the rear axle Vehicle...

Страница 324: ...authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur pose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be car ried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer For safety reasons the manufacturer rec ommends that you only use wheel bolts...

Страница 325: ...e turn using the pump lever page 322 and lower the vehicle slowly Put the jack to one side Tightening torque pattern 1 6 Wheel bolts Tighten all the wheel bolts and wheel nuts evenly in the sequence indicated As an extension for the wheel wrench use the shaft from the jack s 3 part pump lever that has the largest diame ter i On vehicles with light alloy wheels you will find short wheel bolts suita...

Страница 326: ...wheel 133 lb ft 180 Nm light alloy wheel or for wheel nuts 133 lb ft 180 Nm The wheels could otherwise come loose Check the tire pressure and correct it if necessary Have the wheel bolts or wheel nuts re tightened after 30 miles 50 km to a torque of 177 lb ft 240 Nm steel wheel 133 lb ft 180 Nm light alloy wheel for wheel bolts or 133 lb ft 180 Nm for wheel nuts Have the direction of tire rotation...

Страница 327: ...n the driver s field of vision Using Premium tire sealant Warning G Smoking fire and naked flames are prohibit ed when handling Premium tire sealant Avoid creating sparks Warning G Your safety is at particular risk and the tire sealant is unable to repair a tire in the fol lowing situations if there are cuts or punctures in the tire greater than 0 23 in 6 mm if the rim is damaged if you have drive...

Страница 328: ...n the electric air pump and the tire sealant bottle Warning G Tire sealant must not come into contact with your skin eyes or clothing If tire sealant comes into contact with your eyes or skin immediately rinse thoroughly with clean water Immediately change out of clothing that has been in contact with tire sealant If an allergic reaction occurs consult a doctor immediately Keep tire sealant away f...

Страница 329: ...tor d Tire valve Pull knob a out of valve core extractor c as far as the stop Unscrew and remove the valve cap from tire valve d on the flat tire Hook the tire sealant bottle into the up per vent hole in the wheel using hook 9 Keep lever b pressed connect valve core extractor c firmly to tire valve d and release lever b Press knob a into the valve core of tire valve d turning it gently as you do s...

Страница 330: ... Twin tires inner wheel 9 Valve extension a Valve core extractor Unscrew and remove the valve cap from valve extension 9 on the flat tire Screw valve core extractor a clock wise all the way onto valve extension 9 Continue to screw valve core extractor a about half a rotation to loosen the valve extension Unscrew and remove the valve exten sion and valve core extractor counter CAUTION Do not connec...

Страница 331: ...n pressure gauge 5 is closed Connect connector 6 to the 12 V socket 12 V 25 A 300 watts on the center console page 170 Press I on electric air pump switch 1 The electric air pump is switched on The tire sealant is then pumped into the tire and the tire pressure is in creased Allow the electric air pump to run for at least 10 minutes until tire sealant bottle 8 is completely empty and a minimum tir...

Страница 332: ...e repair pro cedure Valve tool with handle and turning work piece 9 Handle a Turning workpiece Unscrew and remove the valve cap from tire valve d on the flat tire Guide valve tool through the opening in the wheel and press it onto tire valve b Use one hand to hold handle 9 on valve tool firmly and use the other hand to unscrew and remove the valve core from the valve tool using turning work piece ...

Страница 333: ...ump to run until tire sealant bottle 8 is completely empty Press 0 on electric air pump switch 1 after about 15 seconds Unscrew angle bracket c from tire valve b and remove it Screw in the valve core with the valve tool again and take out the valve tool through the opening Press angle bracket 2 page 327 on hose 3 of the electric air pump to the stop on tire valve b and clamp it into place Press sw...

Страница 334: ...ide the tire and create a more ef fective seal Stop after about 3 minutes and check the tire pressure using the electric air pump for example Correct the tire pressure accordingly if it does not correspond to the recom mended tire pressure page 210 Increasing the tire pressure Switch on the electric air pump Reducing the tire pressure Open the pressure release screw on pressure gauge 5 Drive to th...

Страница 335: ...dge and tools to carry out the work required The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur pose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be car ried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer Environmental note H Have the used Premium tire sealant dis posed of at an authorized Sprinter Dealer CAUTION Have the tire sealant bottle replac...

Страница 336: ...eries with a central gas release cover to prevent corro sion damage and to protect occupants from caustic burns in the event of an accident Disconnecting the battery Warning G There is a risk of a short circuit if the positive terminal of the connected battery comes into contact with vehicle parts The highly explosive gas mixture could ignite as a re sult You and others could be seriously in Do no...

Страница 337: ...or covering does not obstruct the accelerator s range of movement Removing the battery cover in the driver s footwell 1 Cover 2 Securing screws Undo screws 2 and slide cover 1 in the direction of the arrow The screws must protrude beyond the recesses Warning G The movement of the pedals must not be ob structed The vehicle s operating and road safety are otherwise jeopardized Make sure to push the ...

Страница 338: ...e side Disconnecting the auxiliary battery Open the hood page 185 Auxiliary battery in the engine compart ment Loosen the negative terminal of the battery first and remove it so that the negative terminal cannot come into contact with the pole terminal Remove the cover from the positive ter minal Loosen the positive terminal and re move it Starter battery Disconnect the battery page 337 1 Central ...

Страница 339: ...the battery out of its anchorage in the di rection of travel Fold the clip upward and remove the battery from the battery recess Auxiliary battery in the engine com partment Disconnect the battery page 337 Unscrew the bolts preventing the bat tery from moving around in the engine compartment Remove the battery retainer and take out the battery ...

Страница 340: ...ed Warning G Only charge the battery in well ventilated ar eas As the battery is being charged gases can escape and generate minor explosions which can injure you and others and may cause damage to the paintwork or permit acid corrosion on the vehicle During the charge procedure there is a risk of acid burns due to gases escaping from the battery Do not therefore lean over the battery while it is ...

Страница 341: ...ove the key from the ignition lock Open the hood page 185 The jump starting connection point is on the left hand side of the air cleaner in the engine compartment when looking in the direction of travel Jump starting connection point 1 Positive terminal clamp of jumper ca ble Remove the positive terminal cover from the donor battery i The auxiliary battery in the engine compartment is not suitable...

Страница 342: ... vehicle Start with the donor battery Start the engine Disconnect the jumper cable from neg ative terminal 3 of the battery and ground contact 4 first then from pos itive terminal 2 of the battery and jump starting connection point 1 The red protective cap springs back to its initial position when the terminal clamp is removed from the jump start ing connection point Have the battery checked at an...

Страница 343: ...from the ve hicle tool kit Insert the wheel wrench handle into the towing eye and turn the wrench coun terclockwise Unscrew the towing eye Insert bottom of cover 1 using the lug Warning G Tow the vehicle using a rigid towing bar if the engine is not running there is a malfunction in the power sup ply or the vehicle s electrical system There is no power assistance for the steer ing and braking when...

Страница 344: ...wards along the track made by the vehicle previously With transmission damage Always remove the propeller shafts to the driven axles With front axle damage Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock page 67 i Deactivate the automatic locking while driving function when towing page 64 You could otherwise become locked out when pushing or towing the vehicle CAUTION Do not exceed a towing speed ...

Страница 345: ...e power to the vehicle s electrical system in the same way as jump starting page 340 Have the vehicle transported on a trans porter or trailer The towing eye can be used to pull the ve hicle onto a special transporter or trailer for transportation Shift the transmission to neutral or move the selector lever to position N Transporting the vehicle CAUTION Only secure the vehicle at the wheels rims Y...

Страница 346: ...sed The cover must engage Lock 2 the quick release lock Warning G Only use fuses of the amperage recommend ed by the manufacturer Any authorized Sprinter Dealer will be happy to advise you Do not attempt to repair or bridge blown fuses Have the cause determined and rectified at a qualified specialist workshop e g an au thorized Sprinter Dealer i Additional fuses and relays for the op tional equipm...

Страница 347: ...Practical hints Fuses 5 ...

Страница 348: ... system 5 A 16 Terminal 87 1 10 A 17 Airbag control unit 10 A 18 Terminal 15 vehicle brake lamp switch 7 5 A 19 Interior lights 7 5 A 20 Power window co driver s side terminal 30 2 signal acquisition and actuation module SAM 25 A 21 Engine control unit 5 A 22 Antilock Brake System ABS 5 A 23 Starter motor 25 A 24 Diesel engine components 10 A 25 12V socket on the bottom of the center console 25 A ...

Страница 349: ...Heating rear heating Tempmatic air conditioning system front CD player 10 A 17 Motion detector con venience interior lighting satellite radio 10 A 18 Air conditioning in the rear 7 5 A No Consumer Amp 1 Pre glow relay secondary air pump 80 40 A 2 Engine fan air conditio ning system 80 A 3 Signal acquisition and ac tuation module SAM fuse and relay block SRB 80 A 4 Auxiliary battery in the engine c...

Страница 350: ...Practical hints 5 Fuses ...

Страница 351: ...ion modul 1 10 A 14 Trailer socket 20 A 15 Trailer recognition device 25 A 16 Tir pressure monitoring system TPMS Parktronic system PTS 7 5 A 17 PSM control unit 25 A 18 PSM control unit 25 A 19 Overhead control panel sliding sunroof 5 25 A 20 Clearance lamps 7 5 A 21 Rear window heating 30 15 A 22 Rear window heating 2 15 A 23 12V socket rear left load passenger compart ment 15 A 24 12V socket dr...

Страница 352: ... data Genuine Sprinter parts 352 Vehicle electronics 354 Service products and capacities 355 Rims and tires 367 Tire inflation pressure 369 Lashing points and carrier systems 371 Vehicle identification labels 373 ...

Страница 353: ...n the general operating permit creating a risk to road users or having an adverse effect on the vehi cle s emissions and noise levels will in many countries invalidate the gen eral operating permit The use of non approved parts could have a detrimental effect on road safety Every authorized Sprinter Dealer maintains a stock of genuine sprinter parts for main tenance and repair work Over 6000 retai...

Страница 354: ...and accessories not au thorized by the manufacturer could dam age the vehicle or compromise its durability or safety You can obtain further information about approved conversion parts and accesso ries and permitted technical modifications from your authorized Sprinter Dealer Always quote the vehicle identification number and the engine number when or dering genuine parts You will find these number...

Страница 355: ...at an authorized Sprinter Dealer Vehicle parts could otherwise wear more quickly and the vehicle s warranty or general operating permit could be invalidated Warning G For safety reasons and to avoid invalidating the general operating permit always have work on the engine electronics and associ ated parts performed at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowledge and to...

Страница 356: ...es The use of special additives may result in a lim itation or an invalidation of your warranty entitlement Warning G Failure to use fluids and lubricants which meet the standards and specifications de scribed in this booklet or failure to adhere to the specified replacement intervals may re sult in damage to safety and or emissions related systems of your vehicle such as the brake system which co...

Страница 357: ... when handling ser vice products due to their highly flam mable nature Keep service products out of the reach of children You must observe the notes on danger concerning the risk of poisoning acid burns and fire on the service product containers Environmental note H Dispose of service products in an environ mentally responsible manner Engine oils CAUTION Engine oils are labeled on the container wi...

Страница 358: ...opar Part No 68001334AA 5W 30 229 51 Pennzoil Platinum Synthetic Ultra Diesel 5W 30 229 51 Pennzoil European Formula Ultra 5W 30 229 5 Pennzoil Platinum Eu ropean Formula 5W 40 229 3 Pento High Perfor mance 5W 30 LA 5W 30 229 31 Pento High Perfor 5W 40 229 3 The following oils have been determined to meet the DaimlerChrysler requirements as shown below MB approved engine oil SAE MB sheet Pentosin ...

Страница 359: ...rks flame or smoking materials near gasoline Direct skin contact with fuels and the inha lation of fuel vapors are damaging to health Switch off the engine before refueling CAUTION If you are refueling the vehicle from drums or canisters you should filter the fuel before adding it to the tank This will prevent malfunctions in the fuel system caused by contaminated fuel CAUTION To maintain the engi...

Страница 360: ... bio diesel standard diesel with a maximum of up to 5 Bio diesel content in the Sprinter CRD diesel engine Information on diesel quality can normally be found on the fuel pump CAUTION The following may lead to increased wear or engine damage Using gasoline that does not meet the specifications mentioned above The use of non approved special additives CAUTION Marine diesel fuel bio diesel fuel heat...

Страница 361: ...d by the use of fuels not meeting DaimlerChrysler approved fuel standards For more information on diesel fuels con tact your authorized Sprinter Dealer Diesel fuels for use at very low tempera tures Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL 15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM To prevent malfunctions diesel fuel with improved cold flow characteristics is offe red in the winter months...

Страница 362: ... They only result in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to the engine opera Flow improvers The effectiveness of flow improvers cannot be guaranteed with all fuels Observe the mixing ratio and comply with the handling instructions given from the manufacturer CAUTION Do not fill the tank with gasoline Do not mix diesel fuel with gasoline or kerosene The fuel system and engine will otherwise be dama...

Страница 363: ...ars 60 000 mi 96 000 km MOPAR 05127382AB Shell ATF 3403 Shell ATF 3353 236 10 236 12 Brakes Use brake fluid approved for DaimlerChrysler standard MB 331 0 and or DaimlerChrysler material standard MS 9971 brake fluid certified to DOT 4 Plus standards that also maintains a minimum dry boiling point ERBP of 500 F 260 C a minimum wet boiling point WERBP of 356 F 180 C and a maximum viscosity of 1500 m...

Страница 364: ...use MB 325 0 anticorrosion antifreeze and or equivalent to DaimlerChrysler material standard MS 9769 and or failure to ad here to the specified replacement interval may result in a significantly shortened service life For coolant composition and water quality contact your authorized Sprinter Dealer Coolant anticorrosion antifreeze fluid 1st interval 15 years or 180 000 mi 288 000 km 2 Sub sequent ...

Страница 365: ...n Mobil Corporation or equiva lent 236 3 9602 MOPAR Part No 05013457AA or equivalent Rear axle Gear oil 10 years or 180 000 mi 288 000 km 2 BP Energear Hyep DC 80W 90 Mobil Delvac Synthetic Gear Oil 75W 90 235 20 235 8 8985 MOPAR Part No 048744693 1 DaimlerChrysler Material Standard No 2 Follow the interval time or mileage that occurs first 3 Synthetic automotive gear lubricant without fricition m...

Страница 366: ...volume antifreeze protection down to about 45 C as the heat dissipation properties deteriorate at higher concentrations Observe the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Service Products Sheet 310 Water with MB windshield washer fluid 2500 CRD 3500 CRD 13 21 US qt 12 5 l 25 0 US gal 100 l 5 3 US gal 20 l 10 75 US qt 10 0 l approx 7 40 US qt 7 0 l 2500 3500 10 04 US qt 9 5 l 25 0 US gal 100 l 5 3 US gal...

Страница 367: ... urban traffic on short trips when towing a trailer when driving with a heavy load in mountainous terrain Fuel consumption Environmental note H A vehicle s CO2 emissions and fuel con sumption depend on efficient use of fuel by the engine the style of driving adopted other non technical factors such as en vironmental influences or road condi tions ...

Страница 368: ... to lose a wheel while it is in motion This would jeopardize the operating and road safety of the vehicle You could lose control of the vehicle as a result cause an accident an injure yourself or others If a wheel was replaced or new wheel nuts are used the wheel bolts or wheel nuts must be retightened to the specified tightening torque after 30 miles 50 km If new or repainted wheels are mounted t...

Страница 369: ...re Wheel bolts Wheel nuts Tightening torque steel wheel 177 lb ft 240 Nm 133 lb ft 180 Nm Tightening torque light alloy wheel 133 lb ft 180 Nm Summer tires All season tires1 1 Radial ply tires LT 245 75 R16 120 116L LT 215 85 R16 115 112N LT 215 85 R16 115 112Q LT 245 75 R16 120 116N Winter tires2 2 Radial ply tires LT 245 75 R16 120 116L M S LT 215 85 R16 115 112N M S LT 245 75 R16 120 116N M S ...

Страница 370: ...ss than 1 mile 1 6 km at an ambient temperature of approximately 68 F 20 C Keeping the tires properly inflated pro vides the best handling tread life and riding comfort Tire temperature and tire inflation pressure are also increased while driving depending on the driving speed and the tire load Tire inflation pressure changes by approxi mately 1 5 psi 0 1 bar per 18 F 10 C of air temperature chang...

Страница 371: ...e pressures vary with temperature changes CAUTION The pressure difference between the tires on a single axle should not exceed 1 5 psi 10 kPa Tire Permissible axle loads see certification label Front axle Rear axle 3970 lbs 1801 kg 4080 lbs 1851 kg 4410 lbs 2000 kg 5360 lbs 2431 kg 7060 lbs 3202 kg 7720 lbs 3502 kg LT 215 85 R 16 115 112 N 55 psi 3 8 bar 61 psi 4 2 bar 55 psi 3 8 bar 61 psi 4 2 ba...

Страница 372: ...he next lashing point used on the same rail is about 3 ft 1 m Lashing points CAUTION Observe the data on the maximum load bearing capacity of the individual lashing points During full braking applications for ex ample forces can be involved that are much greater than the weight force of the load Always use several lashing points in or der to distribute force absorption and make sure that the lashi...

Страница 373: ...oof 660 lbs 300 kg 6 Raised roof 330 lbs 150 kg 3 CAUTION The weight of any load carried on the roof including the roof rack must not exceed the maximum permissible roof load The roof rack supports must be ar ranged at equal distances The manufacturer recommends that you have an anti roll bar installed on the front axle Warning G High roof loads may cause a significant de terioration in handling s...

Страница 374: ...n label U S vehicles i For certain vehicles vehicle data cards are delivered with the vehicle These vehicle data cards contain all the im portant details of your vehicle e g ve hicle identification number engine number and subassembly numbers to gether with the model and optional equipment codes This data is required when ordering parts and for questions of a technical nature For reasons of securi...

Страница 375: ...ent rear bulk 4 Engine number engraved on gasoline engine 5 Engine number engraved on diesel en gine 6 Emission control information label and engine oil warning label1 7 Emission control information label gasoline engine page 380 1 Read and observe the diesel engine oil information page 362 Example emission control information label for diesel engines U S vehicles Example emission control informat...

Страница 376: ... Loading the vehicle page 205 i The data shown on the labels is for il lustrative purposes only The data is specific to each vehicle and may vary from the data shown in the illustration Refer to the label on your vehicle for data specific to your vehicle Tire and loading information placard i The data shown on the placard is for il lustrative purposes only The load limit data and seating data is s...

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Страница 378: ... in the rear 136 rear heating 136 Tempmatic 133 Alarm audible 250 Anticorrosion antifreeze fluid 363 Antilock Brake System ABS 42 display message 285 indicator lamp 268 269 271 malfunction 271 Anti theft alarm system ATA 47 malfunction 250 switching off the alarm 47 Anti theft system immobilizer 47 see Anti theft alarm Armrest 72 Ashtray 168 Aspect ratio 228 ASR see Acceleration skid control ASSYS...

Страница 379: ... the engine compartment 337 in the key 315 indicator lamp key 53 isolating switch 197 recharging 339 reconnecting 339 removing 337 safety notes 195 starter battery disconnecting 336 Bead 228 Belt force limiters 30 Bi xenon headlamps 307 driving abroad 180 Body builder guideline 6 Bottle holder see Cup holders Brake Assist BAS 43 display message 291 Brake fluid 362 checking the brake fluid level 19...

Страница 380: ...sure Monitoring System TPMS 214 Checks regular 181 Children in the vehicle 36 ISOFIX seat securing system 39 LATCH type child restraint system 39 restraint systems 37 Chock 303 Cigarette lighter 169 Cleaning 241 after driving off road or on construction sites 246 air cleaner element 240 cockpit 245 headlamps 244 padded boss of the steering wheel 245 rear view camera lens 244 rear window 244 Cleara...

Страница 381: ...igital total distance recorder 6 Direction of rotation tires 204 Disconnecting the battery 335 Display vehicles with steering wheel buttons display messages 284 outside temperature 93 standard display 93 vehicles without steering wheel buttons display messages 281 outside temperature 87 Door control panel 22 opening the door 55 opening closing 55 DOT 225 229 Downhill gradients cruise control 148 p...

Страница 382: ...ESP display message 286 indicator lamp 272 malfunction 272 Electronic brake force distribution EBV display message 289 290 malfunction 268 Emergency mode automatic transmission 256 Emergency tensioning retractors 30 Emission control 182 Engine diagnostic indicator lamp 277 engine power output modifying 6 malfunctions 253 not running smoothly 254 switching off 116 Engine cleaning 243 Engine electro...

Страница 383: ...Fuse chart 345 fuses in the driver s seat base 349 Fuses 345 G Gasoline 358 consumption 366 reserve fuel warning lamp 276 tank capacity 365 Gauge vehicles without steering wheel buttons standard display 87 GAWR 229 Gear oil 364 Glove box 165 ventilated 136 Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Trailer Weight see GTW Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR GTW 229 GVW 229 GVWR 229 H Handbrake 115 ap...

Страница 384: ... battery charge 273 brake pad lining wear 273 coolant 275 engine diagnostic 277 ESP 268 269 272 handbrake 114 operating speed governor ADR 154 poly V belt 273 preglow 111 276 reserve warning indicator fuel 276 windshield washer headlamp cleaning system washer fluid level 280 Inflation pressure see Tires Inflation pressures speedometer 85 tachometer 85 vehicles with steering wheel buttons selecting...

Страница 385: ...2 Lights automatic headlamp control 78 front foglamp indicator lamp 77 headlamp flasher 77 low beam headlamps 77 reading lamp 81 rear foglamp indicator lamp 77 Limit speed flat tire 333 Load distribution 158 Loading guidelines 156 Locator lighting setting vehicles with steering wheel buttons 103 changing bulbs 307 constant headlamp mode vehicles with steering wheel buttons 102 driving abroad 180 M...

Страница 386: ...m vehicles with steering wheel buttons audio menu 94 clock date submenu 101 convenience submenu 105 display messages 284 instrument cluster submenu 99 lighting submenu 102 malfunction memory menu 95 menu overview 91 operation menu 93 settings menu 96 standard display 93 telephone menu 107 standard display 87 vehicles without steering wheel buttons 87 Outside temperature display vehicles with steer...

Страница 387: ...rface 112 R Radial ply tires 201 Radio 183 changing stations vehicles with steering wheel buttons 94 Rail transport 175 Rain sensor 126 127 setting the sensitivity vehicles with steering wheel buttons 105 Reading lamp 81 Rear bench seat removing installing 75 Rear door locking unlocking from the inside 62 64 from the inside 62 from the outside 60 Rear foglamp 309 changing bulbs 310 switching on 79...

Страница 388: ...at 74 fore and aft adjustment 69 heating 73 malfunction 266 height 69 suspension 70 swivelling 70 vertical lock 70 Seat belt 25 adjusting height 27 cleaning 246 telltale 280 wearing 27 Seat heating switching on 73 Seating capacity 206 Securing a load 158 Securing tensioning straps 158 Selector lever buttons 239 vehicles without steering wheel but tons 240 indicator 238 Service information 5 Servic...

Страница 389: ...d seat 69 Standing lamps changing bulbs 308 rear 309 Steering 116 unlocking 67 Steering column adjustment 76 Steering lock see Ignition lock Steering wheel adjusting 76 buttons vehicle with steering wheel buttons 17 89 releasing the lock 67 Steps 243 Stickers 8 Storage compartment under the co driver door 299 cup holder 167 driver s door 299 glove box 165 holder for bottled drinks 167 storage comp...

Страница 390: ... Thorax sidebag 34 Tightening torque wheel nuts wheel bolts 324 TIN 225 230 Tire and loading information placard 205 terminology 228 Tire and loading information placard 375 Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure 369 checking manually 213 Checking tire pressure electronically Checking tire pressure electronically with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 214 recommended tir...

Страница 391: ...r tires 234 Tongue Weight Rating see TWR TopTether 41 Tow away protection 48 Towing 342 in the event of a malfunction in the electrical system 344 in the event of particular malfunctions 343 vehicle that is stuck 343 Towing eye installing removing 342 Tow starting 341 Traction 230 Trailer safety notes 175 176 towing 163 175 176 towing with Parktronic 153 Tread 230 Tread depth 203 Tread depth tires...

Страница 392: ...dding 193 Water separator draining the fuel filter 317 Wheel 117 changing 320 Wheel nuts wheel bolts retightening 324 tightening torque 324 Wheel tires and 199 Windows cleaning the rear window 244 cleaning the side windows 244 cleaning the windshield 243 fogged up 134 power windows 144 Windshield cleaning 243 heating 127 134 malfunction 266 Windshield heating 127 Windshield washer fluid display me...

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