2007 Dodge Sprinter Owners Manual

81-326-0799

First Edition

Printed in U.S.A.

2007 OWNER’ S MANUAL

Thank you for choosing the new Sprinter. Before your first journey, please familiarize yourself with your vehicle and how it oper- ates, as well as its driving, control and con- venience functions. Before you drive off, read these Operating Instructions. This will help you get the most out of your vehicle and avoid endan- gering yourself and others. Since the scope of delivery is based on the sales order, your vehicle’s equipment may differ from some descriptions and illustra- tions. Items of optional equipment are also described in these Operating Instructions, should you require a description of the way they work. Country-specific vehicle equipment, lim- ited availability of items of special equip- ment or different product labeling is possible in some countries.

DaimlerChrysler Vans 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 Warranty Information Book and equip- ment-related supplementary operating in- structions are considered part of the vehicle. For this reason, you should always keep them in the vehicle and pass them on to the new owner if you sell the vehicle. The technical documentation team at DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC wishes you safe and pleasant driving.

Symbols

G Warning

Optional equipment

Environmental note

! Caution

i Tip 왘

Action required

Sequence of actions (several 왘)

왘 컄 컄 Continuation symbol 컄 컄 Continuation symbol for warnings 컄 page

Page reference

Display Display in the multifunction display

Trademarks ESP® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler.

Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Controls in detail . . . . . . . . . 51

4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Practical hints. . . . . . . . . . . 249

*Technical data. . . . . . . . . . 351

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377

왔 Environmental protection

Environmental note

DaimlerChrysler’s declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection.

The objectives are for the natural resources which form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner which takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account.

You too can contribute to environmental protection by operating your vehicle in an environmentally-responsible manner.

Fuel consumption and engine, transmission, brake and tire wear depend on the two fol- lowing factors: 앫 Operating conditions of your vehicle 앫 Your personal driving style You can influence both factors.

Observe the following notes:

Operating conditions 앫 Avoid driving short distances as this in-

creases fuel consumption.

앫 Make sure that the tire pressures are al-

ways correct.

앫 Do not carry any unnecessary weight

in/on the vehicle.

앫 Keep an eye on the vehicle’s fuel con-

sumption.

앫 Remove roof racks once you no longer

need them.

앫 A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib-

ute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the specified service intervals.

앫 Always have maintenance work carried

out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Personal driving style 앫 Do not depress the accelerator pedal

when starting the engine.

앫 Do not warm up the engine when the ve-

hicle is stationary.

앫 Adopt an anticipatory style of driving

and keep a sufficient distance from oth- er vehicles.

앫 Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration. 앫 Switch off the engine in stationary traf-

fic.

Introduction

Environmental concerns and recom- mendations

In this manual, whenever you see instruc- tions to discard materials, you should first attempt to reclaim and recycle them. To preserve our environment, follow appropri- ate environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials.

Introduction Operating safety Operating safety

Warning

Warning

Warning

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali- fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

In addition, certain fluids contained in vehi- cles, and certain products of component wear, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de- fects or other reproductive harm.

Work carried out incorrectly on electronic equipment and its software could cause the equipment to stop working. The electronic systems are networked with each other via interfaces. Tampering 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 running. Therefore, you should not switch off the engine while driving.

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 purpose.

In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Warning

A heavy impact to the underbody, tires or wheels, for example when bottoming out on rough terrain or driving over an obstacle at high speed, could damage your vehicle. This also applies to vehicles equipped with un- derbody protection.

In this case, have your vehicle checked at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. The manufac- turer recommends that you use an autho- rized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose.

In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Introduction Operating safety

Service and warranty information

Registering your vehicle

The manufacturer warrants to the original and each subsequent owner of a Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty on highway diesel engine that: (1) the engine was designed, built and

equipped so as to conform at the time of sale with the applicable regulations adopted by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, and

(2) the emission control system of such

engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which would cause it not to conform with those regulations for a period of use of five years or 100000 miles or 3000 hours of engine operation, whichever occurs first.

The Owner’s Warranty Information Book contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Sprinter.

The manufacturer may instruct its autho- rized Sprinter Dealer to carry out technical inspections on certain vehicles to improve their quality or safety. If you did not purchase your vehicle from an authorized dealership and your vehicle has not yet 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 soon as possi- ble if your address has changed or there has been a change of vehicle owner.

Introduction Operating safety

Digital speedometer and total distance recorder

Do not allow the electronically stored total distance covered by your vehicle to be modified as a result of tampering with the electronics system. This type of modification or failing to in- form the buyer when selling the vehicle could constitute an offense punishable by law, depending on the country concerned.

Modifying the engine power output Having the engine power output of your vehicle increased by tampering with the electronic engine management system will invalidate the vehicle’s general operating permit and insurance coverage, as well as your warranty and warranty entitlement. Modifications to the output of the engine must be reported to the insurance provider and require the vehicle to be recertified. The tires, chassis, brake and cooling sys- tems must be adapted to the increased en- gine power output.

Tampering with the electronic engine man- agement system modifies emission values and it will not be possible to guarantee the operating safety of the engine in every case. Increases in performance may lead to malfunctions and consequential 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.

Vehicle alterations

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 (컄 page 352). These parts have been subjected to spe- cial tests in order to determine their safety, reliability and suitability.

Body builder guideline If you intend on making any alterations to the vehicle, we strongly recommend that you select one of the following options in order to obtain all necessary information: 앫 Contact the authorized Sprinter Dealer

nearest you to obtain a copy of the Sprinter Body Builder Guideline.

앫 Call DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC at tele-

phone (800) 992-1997 to request a copy of the Sprinter Body Builder Guideline (there may be a charge).

앫 Write to the following address and or- der the Sprinter Body Builder Guideline (there may be a charge). DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC P.O. Box 21-8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8004
United States of America

Consult the Sprinter Body Builder Guideline and the Sprinter Operator’s Manual prior to initiating any alterations or modifications.

Correct use

Warning

Introduction Operating safety

The manufacturer is not responsible for any final certification or claims regarding product liability, or warranty claims, which result from any component, assembly, 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.

Be sure to read the Operating Instructions. Otherwise, you may not be aware of certain risks and could injure yourself or others.

Observe the following information when using your vehicle: 앫 The safety notes in this manual 앫 The “Technical data” section in this

manual

앫 Traffic rules and regulations 앫 Motor vehicle laws and safety stan-

dards

Body builders and dealers who make any modifications which may affect the final certification of the engine, vehicle or equipment assume the sole responsibility for the vehicle, including labeling and doc- umentation, affected by their modifica- tions. It is their responsibility to certify that the altered vehicle conforms to all applicable standards and regulations affected by the vehicle alteration or continues to comply with the motor vehicle safety standards and emissions regulations. They are responsible for ensuring that modifications or equipment installation does not affect the safety of the vehicle.

Warning

Any modifications or alterations of the Sprinter vehicle not in compliance with the Sprinter Body Builder Guideline and the Sprinter Operator’s Manual may seriously inhibit its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death.

Introduction Operating safety

Warning

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 any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Re- moval of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or per- sonal injury.

Problems with your vehicle

If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you be- lieve may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Sprinter Dealer to have the problem diag- nosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satis- faction, please discuss the problem with the Sprinter Dealer management, or if nec- essary contact us at the following address.

In the USA: DaimlerChrysler Motors 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

Introduction REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

왔 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect, which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the man- ufacturer. If the NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become 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.NHTSA.gov.

In Canada: If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9.

Introduction Information regarding electronic recording devices 왔 Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or 앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law.

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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

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At a glance Cockpit 왔 Cockpit

12

N68.10-2287-31

Function

1 Door control panel 2 Light switch 3 Combination switch

앫 Turn signals 앫 High-beam headlamps 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 Rear window wiper*

4 Cruise control lever* 5 Horn 6 Steering wheel without/

with* buttons

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77

79
77
126
127
147

17

Function

7 Instrument cluster 8 Storage compartment 9 Storage compartment with

interior lamp Overhead control panel*

a Rear-view mirror* b Warning display for Park-

tronic system*

c Opens/closes the right-

hand side window

d Jack and vehicle tool kit e Glove box

Page 14, 84

80

19
125
150

144

300
165

At a glance Cockpit

Function

f Center console g Selector lever (automatic

transmission) h Ignition lock j Additional switch unit k Handbrake l Steering wheel adjustment m Hood lock release n Additional switch unit

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111

67
20
115
76
185
20

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At a glance Instrument cluster 왔 Instrument cluster

14

N54.32-2250-31

Function

1 Instrument cluster on vehi- cles without steering wheel buttons

Page 84

2 Instrument cluster on vehi-

84

cles with steering wheel buttons*

Function

Reset button

6 Speedometer with:

Indicator and warning lamps

7 Indicator and warning

lamps

On vehicles without steering wheel but- tons: 앫 Changes the stan-

dard display

앫 Selects menus 4 On vehicles with

steering wheel but- tons*: Checks the engine oil level

187

8 Display on vehicles without

steering wheel buttons

87

9 Display on vehicles with steering wheel buttons*

a Tachometer with:

Indicator and warning lamps

앫 Instrument lighting

brighter/dimmer

At a glance Instrument cluster

Function

c Fuel gauge with:

앫 Reserve fuel warning

lamp

Page 86
276

앫 Fuel filler flap location

indicator Ö: Fuel filler flap is on the left-hand side

Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: Display 8 contains a digital fuel gauge. Vehicles with steering wheel buttons*: The tachometer contains an analog fuel gauge.

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85
16

16

87

89

85
16

85

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At a glance Instrument cluster

Indicator and warning lamps v ESP® warning lamp

ASR warning lamp

/ Coolant level too low D Coolant temperature too

high

1 Restraint systems

malfunction Brake fluid level too low EBV malfunction Malfunction in trailer's brake booster

N Engine oil level warning ± Engine diagnostic

indicator lamp

q Pre-glow system, diesel

engine only Turn signal, left

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268
44
45
268
275
275

272

269
268
269

274
277

111
276
79

Indicator and warning lamps X Combination low tire pressure/TPMS mal- function telltale, USA only Low tire pressure tell- tale, Canada only

J Windshield washer/

headlamp cleaning sys- tem* washer fluid level too low Door open

2 Brake pads/linings

worn Turn signal, right - ABS malfunction k ASR malfunction BAS malfunction # ESP® malfunction A Reserve fuel

Fuel filler flap open

Page 278

Indicator and warning lamps

Water in the fuel

Page 280
273

280
115
77

# Battery charge malfunc-

tion

. Defective bulb

Handbrake applied

B Low-beam headlamps

on

™ Operating speed gover-

154

nor on*

A High-beam headlamps

77

on

< Seat belt reminder

280

Vehicles with steering wheel buttons: Corresponding messages may also be shown in display 9 (컄 page 93).

278

280

280
273

79
271
270
270
272
276
276

왔 Steering wheel with buttons*

At a glance Steering wheel with buttons*

Function

1 Display

Page 89

Function

4 To jump from one menu to

Page 89

N46.10-2074-31

another

è

·

Forward Backward

5 To jump from one submenu

89

to another

Forward Backward

Controlling the operating system

2 To select a submenu or

89

adjust the volume

Up/increases the volume Down/decreases the volume

107

3 Telephone* functions s Accepts a call/

starts dialing

t Ends a call/rejects

an incoming call

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Function

Page

5 앫 Storage compart-

ment or

앫 CD changer*,

see the separate op- erating instructions

6 Cup holder with

앫 Ashtray 앫 Cigarette lighter

7 12 V socket

167
168
169
170

At a glance Center console 왔 Center console

N68.10-2288-31

Function

1 Storage compartment 2 Radio* or COMAND*,

see the separate operat- ing instructions

3 Air-conditioning control

131

panel

4 Center console switch

20

unit

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왔 Overhead control panel*

Function

Page

1 Hands-free microphone

for telephone*

2 Switches the right-hand

reading lamp on/off

3 Switches the automatic

interior lighting on/off

81

81

At a glance Overhead control panel*

Function

4 앫 Eyeglass

compartment or

앫 Anti-theft alarm sys-

tem (ATA)*

5 Switches the interior

lighting on/off

6 Switches the left-hand

reading lamp on/off

Page

166

47

80

81

7 Opens/closes the sliding

145

sunroof*

19

At a glance Switch units 왔 Switch units Center console switch unit

N54.25-2915-31

The number of switches may vary, depending on the vehicle’s equipment.

20

Function Opens/closes the left- hand electric sliding door* Switches the left/right seat heating* on/off

Page 57

73

Switches the rear window heating* on/off

128

P Switches the windshield

127

heating* on/off Activates/deactivates ASR Switches the hazard warn- ing flashers on/off Central locking Interior/rear compartment

44
80

63

! Switches the Parktronic

150

system (PTS)* on/off Opens/closes the right- hand electric sliding door*

57

Additional switch units

N54.25-2913-31

Switch unit between the light switch and the steering wheel

Function

³ Switches the heater

Page 137

ö ³

booster function* on/off Switches auxiliary heat- ing* on/off Switches the heater booster function* on/off Adjusts the working en- gine speed* Switches the operating speed governor* on/off Ventilates the load compartment, air in/air out*

140

137

155

154

146

The layout of the switches may vary, depending on the vehicle’s equipment.

N54.25-2912-31

Switch unit between the steering wheel and the ignition lock

At a glance Switch units

Page 82

Function Switches the rear-com- partment convenience interior lighting* on/off

The layout of the switches may vary, depending on the vehicle’s equipment.

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At a glance Door control panel 왔 Door control panel

N54.25-2914-31

Function

Page

1 Adjusts the exterior

mirrors*

2 Selects an exterior

mirror*

3 Opens/closes the left-

hand side window

4 Opens/closes the right-

hand side window

125

125

144

144

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Safety Occupant safety ............24

Driving safety systems ............42

Anti-theft systems ............47

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Safety Occupant safety 왔 Occupant safety Restraint systems

This section contains all the most impor- tant information about the restraint sys- tems in your vehicle. In an accident, your vehicle collides with another object, for ex- ample another vehicle. This may cause your vehicle to accelerate or decelerate ex- tremely quickly. During this acceleration or deceleration, the vehicle occupants will be moved in the opposite direction to the force of the impact. There is therefore the risk of vehicle occupants injuring them- selves on the vehicle interior or on parts of the vehicle. The purpose of supplemental restraint systems, for example the seat belts supplemented by emergency ten- sioning retractors, belt force limiters and airbags when necessary, is to minimize the risk of injury. However, the seat belts and airbags cannot generally prevent injuries caused by objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside.

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The most important restraint systems are: 앫 the seat belts 앫 restraint 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: 앫 SRS (Supplemental Restraint System),

comprising: 앫 emergency tensioning retractors 앫 belt force limiters 앫 airbags

An airbag increases the degree of pro- tection afforded to vehicle occupants wearing a seat belt and is therefore only to be considered as an additional restraint system to the seat belt. Air- bags do not in any way relieve any vehi- cle occupants of the need to wear their seat belt correctly at all times.

This is partly because an airbag is not activated in all accident situations be- cause in some cases it would not pro- vide any additional protection to that already afforded by a correctly fas- tened seat belt. Furthermore, an activated airbag can only provide increased protection if the seat belt is being worn correctly, be- cause: 앫 the belt helps to hold the vehicle occupant in the best position in re- lation to the airbag

앫 the belt prevents the vehicle occu- pant from being propelled in the op- posite direction to the force of impact, for example in the event of a head-on collision, and is therefore better able to reduce the risk of in- jury

In accidents in which an airbag is acti- vated, the airbag will therefore only of- fer an increase in the protection provided by the seat belt, i.e. additional protection, if the seat belt is worn cor- rectly.

Warning

Modifications to or work incorrectly carried out on a restraint system (seat belt and seat belt anchorages, emergency tensioning re- tractor, belt force limiter or airbag) or its wir- ing, or tampering with other networked electronic systems, could cause the re- straint systems to stop working correctly. The airbags or emergency tensioning retrac- tors could, for example, be activated inad- vertently or could fail in accidents in which the deceleration force is sufficient to trigger the airbag. For this reason, do not modify the restraint systems. Do not tamper with electronic components or their software.

Airbags

Warning

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 adopted a normal sitting position and that the seat is posi- tioned as upright as possible.

Seat belts

The most important restraint systems in the vehicle are the seat belts and child restraint systems. They are the most effec- tive means of preventing vehicle occu- pants from moving towards the point of impact and thus reducing the risk of occu- pants hitting parts of the vehicle interior.

In many countries there are regulations concerning the use of seat belts and child restraint systems.

Safety Occupant safety

Warning

A seat belt that is worn incorrectly or not at all, or that is not correctly engaged in the seat belt buckle, cannot perform its intend- ed protective function. In certain circum- stances, you could be seriously or even fatally injured. Make sure, that all occupants – in particular, expectant mothers – wear their seat belt correctly at all times.

You must make sure that the belt: 앫 is routed as low as possible across your pelvic area, for example across your hip joints and not across your abdomen

앫 fits closely 앫 is not twisted 앫 is routed across the middle of your

shoulder

앫 is not routed across your neck or under

your arm

앫 is pulled tight across the lap by pulling

upwards on the shoulder belt

컄컄

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Safety Occupant safety

Do not secure any objects with a seat belt if it is being used by one of the vehicle’s occu- pants.

Avoid wearing bulky clothing, for example a winter coat.

Do not route the belt strap over sharp or fragile objects, especially if these are locat- ed in or on your clothing, for example eye- glasses, pens or keys. The belt strap could otherwise tear in the event of an accident and you or other vehicle occupants could be injured as a result.

Only one person may use each seat belt at any one time.

A child must never be carried sitting on the lap of a vehicle occupant. It would not be possible to restrain the child, and the child and other vehicle occupants could be seri- ously or fatally injured in the event of abrupt braking or an accident.

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Warning

The seat belt cannot perform its protective function correctly if the seat belt strap or buckle are dirty or damaged. You should therefore keep the belt strap and buckle clean, as otherwise the belt latch plate may not be able to engage correctly.

Check regularly that the seat belts: 앫 are not damaged 앫 are not routed over sharp edges 앫 are not trapped The belt strap could otherwise tear in the event of an accident. You or others could be seriously or fatally injured.

Persons less than 1.50 m tall or children un- der 12 years of age cannot wear their seat belt properly. They therefore require addi- tional restraint 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

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 be routed correctly. Therefore, position the backrest as vertically as possible. Never drive with the backrest tilted too far back. You could otherwise be seriously or even fa- tally injured in the event of an accident or abrupt braking.

Wearing seat belts

Always have seats belts that are damaged or have been subjected to a heavy load in an accident replaced, and their 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- ommends that you only use seat belts that have been specially approved for your vehi- cle by the manufacturer.

1 Belt sash guide (컄 page 28) 2 Belt latch plate 3 Release button 4 Buckle 왘 Pull the belt smoothly from the seat

belt reel holder.

Safety Occupant safety

왘 Route the belt over your shoulder. 왘 Click belt latch plate 2 into buckle 4. 왘 Adjust the belt to the correct height if

necessary.

왘 Pull the shoulder section of the belt up- wards to tighten the belt against your body if necessary.

Adjusting the belt height

Warning

Only adjust the belt height when the vehicle is stationary and the handbrake is applied.

You could otherwise lose control of the vehi- cle as a result of the seat adjusting move- ment and thereby endanger yourself and others.

You can adjust the belt height for the fol- lowing seats: 앫 Driver’s seat 앫 Outer co-driver’s seat

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Safety Occupant safety Adjust the belt height in such a way that the shoulder belt is routed over the middle of the shoulder.

Belt sash guide with height adjustment 5 Release button 왘 To raise the belt height: slide belt

sash guide 1 upward. Belt sash guide 1 engages in various positions.

왘 To lower the belt height: press and

hold release button 5.

28

왘 Slide belt sash guide 1 to the desired

height.

왘 Let go of release button 5 and make sure that belt sash guide 1 engages.

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) may consist of the following components, depending on the equipment level: 앫 1 warning lamp 앫 Emergency tensioning retractors 앫 Belt force limiters 앫 Airbag system with:

앫 Airbag control unit 앫 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 (컄 page 14) comes on for approxi- mately 4 seconds when you switch on the ignition.

Warning

A malfunction has occurred if the 1 warning lamp: 앫 does not come on when you switch on

the ignition

앫 does not go out after approximately 4

seconds

앫 lights up again Individual systems may be activated unin- tentionally or may not be triggered in the event of an accident with a high rate of vehi- cle deceleration.

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 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.

Activation of emergency tensioning re- tractors, belt force limiters and airbags In the event of a collision, the sensor in the airbag control unit evaluates important physical data, such as duration, direction and rate of vehicle deceleration or acceler- ation. Based on the evaluation of this data and depending on the vehicle’s rate of lon- gitudinal deceleration in a collision, in the first stage, the airbag control unit pre-emp- tively triggers the emergency tensioning retractors.

The front airbags are not triggered unless a second activation threshold is exceeded, i.e. if there is a greater rate of vehicle de- celeration in a longitudinal direction.

Criteria for triggering of emergency ten- sioning retractors and airbags To determine whether it is necessary to trigger an emergency tensioning retractor or airbag, the airbag control unit evaluates the duration and direction of deceleration or acceleration during the initial phase of the collision. The emergency tensioning retractor and airbag 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.

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Airbags are not triggered in all types of accident. They are actually controlled by complex sensor technology and evaluation logic. This process is pre- emptive in nature as airbag deployment must take place during the impact and must be adapted to provide calculated, additional protection for the vehicle oc- cupants. Not all airbags are triggered in an accident. The various airbag systems work inde- pendently of each other. However, all systems depend on the type (head-on or side impact) and severity (in particu- lar vehicle deceleration or accelera- tion) of accident determined in the initial phase of the accident.

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Safety Occupant safety Vehicle deceleration or acceleration and the direction of the force are essentially determined by: 앫 the distribution of the force during the

impact

앫 the collision angle 앫 the deformation characteristics of the

vehicle

앫 the composition of the object involved in the collision, for example the other vehicle

Factors that cannot be seen or measured until after the collision are not used to de- termine whether the airbag should be trig- gered and are not decisive for this. The vehicle may be substantially deformed without an airbag being triggered, for exam- ple if only relatively easily-deformable vehicle parts such as the hood or fenders are affect- ed by the collision and the required deceler- ation threshold is not reached. On the other hand, airbags may be triggered even though the vehicle only displays minor deformation, if, for example, rigid vehicle parts such as a longitudinal member are affected by the im- pact, thus causing vehicle deceleration to ex- ceed the pre-determined threshold.

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Emergency tensioning retractors, belt force limiters If the vehicle is equipped with a driver’s air- bag, the driver’s and the co-driver’s seat belts are equipped with emergency ten- 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.

Emergency tensioning retractors do not correct: 앫 incorrect sitting positions 앫 incorrectly worn seat belts Emergency tensioning retractors do not pull occupants back towards the backrest.

When the ignition is on, the emergency tensioning retractor is activated: 앫 only if the restraint systems are opera- tional (the 1-warning lamp comes on for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on.) (컄 page 28).

앫 in the event of a head-on or rear-end collision, if there is a high rate of vehi- cle acceleration or deceleration in the initial stages of a collision

앫 in the event of a side impact, if the ve- hicle suddenly decelerates or acceler- ates in a lateral direction at the initial stage of the impact and the vehicle is equipped with thorax/sidebags and/ or windowbags.

If the emergency tensioning retractors are triggered, you will hear a bang that is gen- erally harmless to your hearing. A small amount of powder may also be released. The 1 warning lamp lights up.

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If the emergency tensioning retractors have been triggered, have them replaced at a qualified specialist workshop 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 a qualified specialist workshop.

Observe the safety regulations when dispos- ing of emergency tensioning retractors. You can see a copy of these regulations at any authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Airbag system

Warning

To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries in the event of an accident with a high rate of deceleration, for example due to an air- bag inflating within milliseconds, or due to sudden braking, please observe the follow- ing points: 앫 All vehicle occupants must select a seat

position in which they can wear their seat belt correctly and which is as far back from the airbag as possible. The seat position of the driver 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.

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앫 Vehicle occupants should wear their

seat belt correctly at all times and lean back against the backrest, which should be positioned as upright as possible. The head restraints should support the back of the head at about eye level.

앫 Move the co-driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible, especially if a child is secured in a restraint system installed on this seat.

앫 On vehicles with a co-driver’s airbag, it is not permitted to secure a rearward- facing child restraint system to the co- driver’s seat (컄 page 37). Children in a rearward-facing child restraint system must be secured on a suitable rear seat. 앫 Do not lean forward, for example over the padded boss of the steering wheel, especially when the vehicle is in motion. 앫 Only hold the steering wheel by the out- er rim. This allows the airbag to inflate fully. If you hold the inside of the steer- ing wheel, you could be injured if the air- bag were to be triggered.

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Your vehicle is equipped with the following airbags, depending on the equipment ver- sion: 앫 Driver’s front airbag, located in the

How airbags work An airbag inflates within milliseconds. The 1 warning lamp in the instrument clus- ter comes on.

steering wheel

앫 Co-driver’s front airbag, located above

the glove box

앫 Thorax sidebags* in the outer sides of the driver’s seat and the co-driver’s in- dividual seat

앫 Windowbags* in the side of the roof

frame between the A and B-pillars

Each airbag's cover is marked with the let- ters "SRS/AIRBAG" or "AIRBAG".

If the airbags are triggered, you will hear a bang and a small amount of dust may also be released. The bang will not damage your hearing and the dust does not constitute a health hazard.

Airbag inflation slows down and restricts the movement of the vehicle occupant. When the vehicle occupant makes contact with the airbag, hot gas flows out of the in- flated airbag. This reduces the load on the head and upper body of the vehicle occu- pant. The airbag is therefore in a deflated state after an accident.

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앫 Do not put your feet on the dashboard. 앫 Do not lean on the doors from inside the

vehicle.

앫 Make sure that no persons, animals or objects are present between the vehicle occupants and the deployment range of the airbags.

앫 Do not cover the padded boss of the steering wheel, the co-driver’s airbag cover, the windowbag cover or the thorax/sidebag cover with film or other material. Do not affix any badges or stickers to these areas.

앫 Do not hang any hard objects, for exam- ple coat hangers, on the grab handles or coat hooks.

앫 Do not place any items in the storage compartment above the co-driver’s air- bag if they protrude from the compart- ment. The co-driver’s airbag must be able to inflate unimpeded.

The risk of injuries from an airbag cannot be entirely ruled out due to the high speed at which the airbag is required to inflate.

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Warning

Warning

After an airbag has been triggered: 앫 airbag parts are hot – do not touch them, otherwise you could be burnt

앫 the airbags must be replaced at a quali- fied specialist workshop 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.

A small amount of fine powder is released as an airbag inflates. This powder does not constitute a health hazard, nor does it imply that fire has broken out in the vehicle. This powder could cause short-term breathing difficulties for persons suffering from asth- ma or other respiratory conditions. To avoid these breathing difficulties, you should ei- ther: 앫 leave the vehicle immediately, if it is

possible to do so safely

or 앫 open the window to allow fresh air to

enter

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Front airbags The front airbags are designed to increase protection to the driver’s and co-driver’s/ co-drivers' head and chest. The driver’s airbag is located in the steer- ing wheel housing; the co-driver’s is above the glove box.

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1 Driver’s airbag 2 Co-driver’s airbag Driver’s front airbag 1 inflates in front of the steering wheel; co-driver’s front airbag 2 inflates in front of and above the glove box and the center console.

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Safety Occupant safety The driver’s front airbag and co-driver’s front airbag are triggered: 앫 in the initial stages of an accident with a high rate of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a longitudinal direction 앫 if the system determines that airbag deployment can offer additional pro- tection to that provided by the seat belt 앫 independently of other airbags in the

vehicle

Thorax sidebags*

Warning

For safety reasons, the manufacturer rec- ommends that you use seat covers that have been tested for Sprinter vehicles and that have a seam for thorax/sidebags. A thorax/sidebag may otherwise not inflate correctly and could fail to provide the in- tended degree of protection in the event of a collision. You can obtain these covers from an authorized Sprinter Dealer, for example.

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Warning

Warning

To reduce the risk of injury to occupants if a thorax/sidebag is triggered, make sure that: 앫 no persons, animals or objects are

present between the vehicle occupants and the thorax/sidebag deployment range

앫 no accessories, for example cup hold-

ers, are secured to the doors

앫 only light items of clothing are hung

from the coat hooks in the vehicle

앫 there are no heavy or sharp objects in

the pockets of items of clothing

Observe the following to reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury if the thorax/sidebag is triggered: 앫 Vehicle occupants – in particular, chil-

dren – must never lean their head against the area of the window in which the thorax/sidebag inflates.

앫 Vehicle occupants must wear their seat belt correctly at all times and lean back against the backrest, which should be positioned as upright as possible.

앫 Always secure children who are less

than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall or under 12 years of age in a suitable child restraint sys- tem.

The purpose of the thorax/sidebags is to increase the level of protection for the tho- rax (but not the head, neck and arms) of the occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs. The thorax/sidebags are installed in the outer sides of the backrests on the driver’s seat and the co-driver’s individual seat

In the event of an accident, the thorax side- bag next to the outer seat side inflates be- tween the door and the chest area of the occupant.

You will find additional information about airbag deployment on (컄 page 32). You will find additional information about the triggering of emergency ten- sioning retractors and belt force limit- ers on (컄 page 30).

Windowbags*

Warning

To ensure that windowbags can provide the intended degree of protection when de- ployed, make sure that no persons, animals or objects are present between the vehicle occupants and the deployment range of the windowbags.

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Warning

Observe the following to reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury if the windowbag is triggered: 앫 Vehicle occupants – in particular, chil-

dren – must never lean their head against the area of the window in which the windowbag inflates.

앫 Vehicle occupants must wear their seat

belt correctly at all times.

앫 Always secure children who are less

than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall or under 12 years of age in a suitable child restraint sys- tem.

The windowbags are designed to increase protection to the head (but not to the chest or arms) of the vehicle occupants on the side on which the impact occurs. The relevant windowbag is installed in the side of the roof frame behind the trim pan- el between the A and B-pillar.

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1 Thorax sidebag The thorax sidebags are triggered: 앫 in the initial stages of an accident with a high rate of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a lateral direction, for example in the event of a side impact 앫 on the side on which an impact occurs 앫 if the system determines that airbag deployment can offer additional pro- tection to that provided by the seat belt

앫 independently of the front airbags

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1 Windowbag The windowbags are triggered: 앫 in the initial stages of an accident with a high rate of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a lateral direction

앫 on the side on which an impact occurs 앫 independently of the front airbags

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You will find additional information about airbag deployment on (컄 page 32). You will find additional information about the triggering of emergency ten- sioning retractors and belt force limit- ers on (컄 page 30).

Children in the vehicle

If a child is traveling in the vehicle: 앫 secure the child in a child restraint sys-

tem appropriate to his/her age and size, preferably on a suitable seat in the rear

앫 ensure that the child is strapped in

throughout the trip

You can obtain child seats and information about the correct child restraint system from any authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Warning

Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child re- straint system. The children could: 앫 injure themselves on parts of the vehicle 앫 be seriously or even fatally injured by prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold

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: 앫 cause injury to others as a result 앫 get out of the vehicle and could either injure themselves when doing so or they could be injured by passing vehicles

앫 sustain serious injuries if they were to fall out of the vehicle, due in particular to the height of the passenger compart- ment from the ground

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Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the vehicle or load compartment unless they are secured. You will find further information under “Transporting156” (컄 page 156) and “Features164” (컄 page 164) in the “Con- trols in detail” section.

An unsecured or incorrectly positioned load increases the risk of injury to occupants, particularly children, in the event of: 앫 sharp braking 앫 a sudden change of direction 앫 an accident

Child restraint systems We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. All lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints. To fasten a child restraint, follow child re- straint instructions for mounting. Then pull the shoulder belt out completely and let it retract. During seat belt retraction, a ratch-

eting sound can be heard to indicate taht the special seat belt retractor is activated. The belt is now locked. push down on child restraint to take up any slack. To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely. The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner.

Warning

Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated.

Warning

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: 앫 Always secure children less than 5 ft

(1.50 m) tall or under 12 years of age in a special child restraint system installed on a suitable vehicle seat, since the seat belts are not designed for this body size.

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앫 Do not secure children under 12 years

of age on the co-driver’s seat unless they are secured in a suitable forward- facing child restraint system.

앫 It is not permitted to secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system on the co-driver’s seat if the vehicle is equipped with a co-driver’s airbag. Only secure a rearward-facing child re- straint system on a suitable rear seat. 앫 Always move the co-driver’s seat to its rearmost position if you have secured a child on this seat in a forward-facing child restraint system.

앫 A child must never be carried sitting on the lap of a vehicle occupant. It would not be possible to restrain the child as a result of the forces acting in the event of an accident, braking or abrupt changes in direction. The child would be thrown against parts of the vehicle interior and be seriously or fatally injured.

앫 Vehicle occupants must wear their seat

belt correctly at all times.

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