Mercedes-Benz 2012 Sprinter Operators Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Mercedes-Benz 2012 Sprinter Operators Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Mercedes-Benz 2012 Sprinter Operators Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Language : English
Pages : 292
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Mercedes-Benz 2012 Sprinter Operators Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Introduction............................................................ 18
	Vehicle equipment................................................... 18
	Environmental protection............................................ 18
		Environmental concerns and recommendations...................... 18
	Operating Safety.................................................... 18
		Safety notes.................................................... 18
		Service and warranty information................................ 19
		Registering your vehicle........................................ 19
		Digital speedometer and total distance recorder................. 19
		Modifying the engine power output............................... 20
		Diesel particle filter.......................................... 20
		Vehicle alterations............................................. 20
		Correct use..................................................... 21
		Problems with your vehicle...................................... 22
		Reporting safety defects........................................ 22
		Information regarding electronic recording devices.............. 22
At a glance............................................................. 24
	Cockpit............................................................. 24
		Cockpit......................................................... 24
	Instrument cluster variants......................................... 26
	Steering wheel with buttons......................................... 28
	Center console...................................................... 28
	Switch units........................................................ 29
		Center console.................................................. 29
		Roof............................................................ 29
		Driver's door................................................... 30
		Additional switch units......................................... 30
Safety.................................................................. 34
	Vehicle equipment................................................... 34
	Occupant safety..................................................... 34
		Restraint systems............................................... 34
		Seat belts...................................................... 34
		SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)............................. 38
		Air bags........................................................ 40
		Children in the vehicle......................................... 43
	Emergency exit...................................................... 47
		Emergency exit window........................................... 47
	Driving safety systems.............................................. 49
		Important safety notes.......................................... 49
		Overview........................................................ 49
		ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).................................. 49
		BAS (Brake Assist System)....................................... 50
		EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)....................... 50
		ASR (acceleration skid control)................................. 50
		ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)............................. 52
Controls................................................................ 54
	Vehicle equipment................................................... 54
	Opening and closing................................................. 54
		Vehicle key..................................................... 54
		Key with remote control......................................... 54
		Central locking................................................. 56
		Ignition lock................................................... 58
		Driver's door and co-driver's door.............................. 58
		Sliding door.................................................... 58
		Rear doors...................................................... 59
		Partition sliding door.......................................... 61
		Opening/closing the windows..................................... 62
	Anti-theft systems.................................................. 63
		Immobilizer..................................................... 63
		Anti-theft alarm system (ATA)................................... 63
		Tow-away alarm.................................................. 64
		Interior motion sensor.......................................... 64
	Seats............................................................... 65
		Driver's and co-driver's seat................................... 65
		Rear bench seat................................................. 68
		Folding seat.................................................... 69
		Head restraints................................................. 69
		Armrests........................................................ 70
		Seat heating.................................................... 70
	Steering wheel...................................................... 71
	Mirrors............................................................. 71
		Rear-view mirror................................................ 71
		Exterior mirrors................................................ 72
	Instrument cluster.................................................. 72
		Overview........................................................ 72
		Speedometer..................................................... 73
		Tachometer...................................................... 73
		Fuel gauge...................................................... 74
		Trip odometer................................................... 74
		Instrument lighting............................................. 74
	On-board computer without steering wheel buttons.................... 74
		Layout and controls............................................. 74
		Menus........................................................... 75
	On-board computer with steering wheel buttons....................... 76
		Layout and controls............................................. 76
		Menu overview................................................... 78
		Operation menu.................................................. 78
		Audio menu...................................................... 79
		Message memory menu............................................. 80
		Settings menu................................................... 80
		Trip computer menu.............................................. 87
		Telephone menu.................................................. 88
	Power supply........................................................ 89
		Battery isolating switch........................................ 89
	Lighting............................................................ 90
		General notes................................................... 90
		Lamp failure indicator.......................................... 91
		Light switch.................................................... 91
		Combination switch.............................................. 92
		Cornering light function (vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps)..... 93
		Hazard warning lamps............................................ 93
		Front interior lighting......................................... 94
		Rear interior lighting.......................................... 94
	Good visibility..................................................... 96
		Windshield wipers............................................... 96
		Rear window wiper............................................... 96
		Windshield washer system........................................ 97
		Headlamp cleaning system........................................ 97
		Windshield heater............................................... 97
	Climate control..................................................... 99
		Overview of climate control systems............................. 99
		General notes...................................................100
		Overview of the functions of the climate control system.........100
		Switching the climate control on/off............................102
		Switching cooling with air dehumidification on/off..............102
		Setting the temperature.........................................102
		Setting the air vents...........................................103
		Setting the air distribution....................................104
		Setting the airflow.............................................104
		Defrosting the windows..........................................105
		Defrosting windows..............................................105
		Switching air-recirculation mode on/off.........................106
		Auxiliary heating...............................................106
	Driving and parking.................................................110
		Preparing for a journey.........................................110
		Before driving off..............................................110
		Starting the engine.............................................111
		Driving off.....................................................112
		General driving tips............................................112
		Stopping the vehicle and switching off the engine...............113
	Brakes..............................................................114
		Parking brake...................................................114
	Automatic transmission..............................................115
		Overview........................................................115
		Selector lever positions........................................116
		Touchshift......................................................116
		Shift ranges....................................................116
		Driving tips....................................................117
	Driving the vehicle.................................................118
		Exhaust gas aftertreatment......................................118
		ADR (working speed governor)....................................119
	Driving systems.....................................................119
		Overview........................................................119
		Cruise control..................................................120
		PARKTRONIC......................................................121
		Rear view camera................................................124
	Features............................................................130
		Ashtray.........................................................130
		Cigarette lighter...............................................131
		Stowage spaces and stowage compartments.........................131
		Folding table...................................................134
		Cup holder......................................................134
		Socket..........................................................135
	Communications......................................................135
		Electronic communications equipment.............................135
		Telephone.......................................................136
Operation...............................................................140
	Vehicle equipment...................................................140
	Driving tips........................................................140
		Breaking-in.....................................................140
		Driving abroad..................................................140
		Driving off-road................................................140
		Transport by rail...............................................142
		Fuel consumption................................................142
		DEF consumption.................................................142
		Engine oil consumption..........................................143
		Speed limiter...................................................143
		Reverse warning device..........................................143
	Refueling...........................................................144
		Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)......................................145
	Transporting loads with the vehicle.................................146
		Loading guidelines..............................................146
		Load distribution...............................................148
		Securing loads..................................................148
		Carrier systems.................................................151
		Towing a trailer................................................152
	Operation in winter.................................................155
		General notes...................................................155
	Service products....................................................155
		Fuel............................................................155
		Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)......................................157
		Engine oils.....................................................158
		Transmission and steering oils..................................160
		Brake fluid.....................................................161
		Coolant.........................................................162
		Refrigerant.....................................................163
	Cleaning and care...................................................163
		General notes...................................................163
		Cleaning the interior of the vehicle............................164
		Cleaning the exterior of the vehicle............................164
		Power washers...................................................166
		Automatic car wash..............................................166
		Cleaning the engine.............................................167
		Alloy wheels....................................................167
		After driving off-road or on construction sites.................167
	Maintenance.........................................................168
		General notes...................................................168
		Active Service System (ASSYST)..................................169
		Hood............................................................170
		Maintenance points under the hood...............................171
		Coolant level...................................................171
		Clutch mechanism and brake system...............................172
		Windshield washer system/headlamp cleaning system...............173
		Engine oil level................................................173
		Air filter for the rear-compartment air conditioning............175
		Vehicle assemblies..............................................176
		Replacing the wiper blades......................................176
		Batteries.......................................................177
Practical advice........................................................184
	Vehicle equipment...................................................184
	Where will I find...?...............................................184
		Vehicle tool kit and emergency equipment........................184
		Warning lamp....................................................185
		Warning triangle................................................185
		Wheel chock.....................................................185
		First-aid kit...................................................186
		Fire extinguisher...............................................186
		Tire sealant....................................................186
		Spare wheel.....................................................187
	Troubleshooting.....................................................189
		Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster...........189
		Notes on display messages.......................................199
		Display messages................................................201
		Indicator and warning lamps in switches and buttons.............213
		Warning tones...................................................214
		Engine..........................................................214
		Automatic transmission..........................................216
		Driving systems.................................................217
		Auxiliary heating...............................................218
		Central locking system..........................................219
		Headlamps and turn signals......................................221
		Windshield wipers...............................................221
		Fuel and fuel tank..............................................222
	Engine..............................................................223
		Draining the fuel filter........................................223
		Bleeding the fuel system........................................223
	Wheels and tires....................................................223
		General notes...................................................223
		Preparing the vehicle...........................................224
		Using tire sealant..............................................224
		Changing a wheel in the event of a flat tire....................231
		Retightening wheel nuts/wheel bolts.............................235
	Electrical system...................................................235
		Notes on changing bulbs.........................................235
		Changing bulbs..................................................236
		Fuses...........................................................241
	Batteries for the remote control....................................247
		Notes on changing the batteries.................................247
		Key with remote control.........................................248
	Automatic transmission..............................................248
	Jump starting, tow-starting and towing away.........................249
		Jump-starting...................................................249
		Tow-starting....................................................250
		Towing..........................................................250
Wheels and tires........................................................254
	Vehicle equipment...................................................254
	Important safety notes..............................................254
	Operation...........................................................255
		Notes on driving................................................255
		Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tires..................255
		Tire tread......................................................255
		Notes on selecting, mounting and replacing tires................256
	Operation in winter.................................................256
		Please bear the following in mind...............................256
		Driving with summer tires.......................................256
		M+S tires.......................................................256
		Snow chains.....................................................257
	Tire pressure.......................................................257
		Notes about tire pressure.......................................257
		Tire pressure too low or too high...............................259
		Checking the tire pressure......................................259
		Checking the tire pressure manually.............................260
		Tire pressure monitor...........................................260
	Loading the vehicle.................................................263
		Instruction labels for tires and loads..........................263
		Tire and Loading Information placard............................264
		Vehicle identification plate....................................267
		Trailer load/noseweight.........................................267
	Maximum tire load...................................................267
	Tire labeling.......................................................268
		Overview of tire labeling.......................................268
		Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity and speed index....268
		DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)...........................270
		Tire characteristics............................................270
	Definition for tires and loading....................................270
		Tire structure and characteristics..............................270
		Bar.............................................................270
		DOT (Department of Transportation)..............................271
		Average weight of vehicle occupants.............................271
		Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards..........................271
		Recommended tire pressure F.....................................271
		Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment..............271
		Wheel rim.......................................................271
		GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).................................271
		Speed index.....................................................271
		GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)......................................271
		GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)..............................271
		Maximum weight of the laden vehicle.............................272
		Kilopascal (kPa)................................................272
		Unladen weight..................................................272
		Maximum tire load...............................................272
		Maximum permissible tire pressure...............................272
		Maximum load on one tire........................................272
		PSI (Pounds per square inch)....................................272
		Aspect ratio....................................................272
		Tire pressure...................................................272
		Tire tread......................................................272
		Tire bead.......................................................272
		Sidewall........................................................272
		Weight of optional extras.......................................272
		TIN (Tire Identification Number)................................273
		Load bearing index..............................................273
		Traction........................................................273
		Wear indicator..................................................273
		Distribution of the vehicle occupants...........................273
		Maximum permissible payload weight..............................273
	Changing wheels.....................................................273
		Flat tire.......................................................273
		Replacing wheels................................................273
		Direction of rotation...........................................274
		Storing wheels..................................................275
		Cleaning wheels.................................................275
Technical data..........................................................278
	Vehicle equipment...................................................278
	Genuine Sprinter parts..............................................278
	Vehicle electronics.................................................278
		Tampering with the engine electronics...........................278
		Retrofitting electrical or electronic equipment.................279
	Vehicle identification plates.......................................279
		Vehicle identification plates...................................279
		Tire plates.....................................................281
	Operating data......................................................282
		General notes...................................................282
		Tires and wheels................................................282
		Lashing points and carrier systems..............................285
		Trailer tow hitch...............................................286
	Capacities..........................................................289
	Internet............................................................291
	Editorial office....................................................291

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