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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual W901-W905

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Owner’s manual for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W901-W905

Operating Instructions for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, with information on the cockpit, safety, opening and closing, controls, operation, maintenance, practical advice and technical data.

English PDF | 393 pages | Immediate download.

Applicable to Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W901, W902, W903, W904 and W905
Includes CDI and petrol versions of the first-generation Sprinter
Covers dashboard, seats, locks, climate control, transmission, brakes, wheels and electrical system
Useful for owners, professional users, restorers and fleet maintenance

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Manual Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W901-W905 Operating Instructions | PDF

Owner’s manual for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W901, W902, W903, W904 and W905.

This manual brings together the operating and daily reference instructions provided for the first-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It is intended for owners, professional users and workshops that need to identify vehicle functions, interior controls, safety systems, operation, basic maintenance, practical advice and technical data.

The Sprinter W901-W905 marked an important stage in Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles, with multiple body configurations, CDI diesel engines and versions for work, transport and mixed use. For that reason, having the correct owner’s manual is especially useful for understanding equipment, controls, warnings, assistance systems and basic operating procedures.

Unlike a workshop manual, this document is intended for the vehicle user. It allows consultation of the cockpit, instrument panel, centre console, opening and closing, seats, seat belts, airbags, ABS/ASR/BAS/ESP systems, heating, air conditioning, transmission, brakes, wheels, tires, battery, fuses, towing, capacities and general technical data.

Manual application

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W901
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W902
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W903
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W904
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W905

Models included in this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W901-W905 manual

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 208 CDI, 308 CDI, 408 CDI, 211 CDI, 311 CDI, 411 CDI, 213 CDI, 313 CDI, 413 CDI and 616 CDI, equipped with CDI diesel engines
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 214, 314 and 414, equipped with gasoline engines

What information is included

The manual content is organized into sections covering use, safety, operation, maintenance and technical data:

Introduction
At a glance
Getting started
Safety
Controls in detail
Operation
Practical advice
Technical data
Glossary and index

In addition to the general operating instructions, the manual allows consultation of specific elements such as the dashboard, instrument cluster, centre console, door control panel, keys, locks, seats, lighting, mirrors, windscreen wipers, heating, air conditioning, auxiliary systems, storage compartments, manual and automatic transmission, drive system, brakes, vehicle care, tires, battery, fuses, towing and identification data.

Item details

Format: PDF
Language: English
Pages: 393 pages
File size: 62.1 MB
Delivery method: download link

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W901-W905 Operating Instructions Manual | Index

This index lists the main sections included in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions manual for the W901, W902, W903, W904 and W905 series.

The index titles are kept as shown in the manual to preserve the terminology used in the documentation.

1 Introduction

9 The aim of these instructions
10 Symbols
11 Protection of the environment
12 Vehicle safety
13 Operating safety
13 Digital speedometer and total distance recorder
14 Modifying the engine power output
14 Correct use

2 At a glance

16 Cockpit
18 Instrument cluster
22 Centre console
22 Centre console with manual transmission or automated manual transmission (Sprintshift)
23 Centre console with automatic transmission
24 Switch panel
26 Door control panel

3 Getting started

28 Opening
28 Opening the front doors with the key
29 Unlocking using the remote control
32 Adjusting
32 Driver’s and front-passenger seats
37 Mirrors
39 Driving
39 Wearing seat belts
43 Ignition lock
44 Handbrake
45 Parking brake
46 Switching on the lights
47 Turn signals
48 Windscreen wipers
49 Manual transmission
52 Automatic transmission
54 Automated manual transmission
57 Parking and locking
57 Parking
59 Locking

4 Safety

62 Occupant safety
63 Airbags
67 Seat belts
70 Children in the vehicle
76 Driving safety systems
77 ABS
78 ASR
81 BAS
82 ESP
84 Anti-theft systems
84 Immobiliser
84 Anti-theft alarm system
86 Tow-away protection and interior motion sensor

5 Controls in detail

90 Opening and closing
91 Opening and locking the front doors from the inside
92 Sliding door
94 Rear doors
98 Load compartment sliding door
99 Dropside / tailgate
102 Locking and unlocking centrally from the inside
104 Automatic locking
106 Seats
106 Removing and fitting the head restraints
107 Seat heating
108 Folding seat
108 Rear bench seat
111 Lighting
111 Light switch
112 Foglamps
114 Hazard warning lamps
115 Controlling the headlamp range
116 Interior lighting
119 Instrument cluster
120 Display and instrument lighting
120 Speedometer
120 Rev counter
120 Coolant temperature gauge
121 Total distance recorder
121 Outside temperature display
122 Time
124 Automatic transmission
125 Selector lever positions
126 Shift ranges
127 Accelerator pedal position
128 Automated manual transmission (Sprintshift)
129 Selector lever positions
130 Autoshift mode
131 Changing between manual and autoshift mode
132 Manual mode
133 Pull-away assist
134 All-wheel drive
134 Inter-axle lock
136 Engaging all-wheel drive
138 Reduction gear
140 Rear-axle lateral lock
141 Engaging
142 Disengaging
143 Automatic differential lock
144 Good visibility
144 Mirrors
144 Windscreen wipers
145 Heating and air conditioning
147 Setting the temperature
147 Setting the airflow
148 Setting the air distribution
148 Switching on air recirculation
149 Heated rear window
150 Heated windscreen
150 Air conditioning
152 Residual heat
153 Basic settings
155 Special settings
157 Air conditioning in the rear
158 Heater booster system
159 Auxiliary heating
166 Auxiliary heat exchanger in the load compartment
167 Roof ventilator in the load compartment
168 Open-air
168 Front side windows
169 Glass sliding sunroof
171 Tilting glass sunroof
172 Driving systems
172 Cruise control
176 MSS
178 Reversing aid
181 Power take-off
182 Engaging the power take-off
182 Disengaging the power take-off
182 Automatic engine-speed control
184 Transporting
184 Loading guidelines
187 Tipper operation
189 Trailer towing
191 Features
191 Interior stowage compartments
192 Cup holders
193 Ashtray
196 Cigarette lighter
197 Pen holder and paper clamp
197 12 V socket

6 Operation

200 The first 1,000 miles (1,500 km)
201 Driving tips
201 General driving tips
203 Braking
205 Driving in winter
206 Rail transport
207 Trailer towing
209 Driving abroad
210 Programmed maximum speed
210 Regular checks
211 Electronic equipment
211 Radio, telephone, two-way radio, fax machine and navigation
211 Remote control and immobiliser
212 Refuelling
213 Engine compartment
213 Bonnet
215 Engine oil
220 Coolant
221 Brake fluid
222 Checking the air cleaner
222 Windscreen washer system / headlamp cleaning system
223 Auxiliary heating
224 Battery
225 Compressed-air braking system
225 Checking the compressed-air drier
225 Compressed-air reservoir information
227 Rear-passenger compartment air conditioning
227 Air cleaner
229 Tyres and wheels
230 Points to bear in mind
231 Direction of rotation
231 Tyre pressures
233 Interchanging wheels
234 Winter driving
234 Winter tyres
235 Snow chains
236 Service
236 Active service system (ASSYST)
239 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
239 Cleaning the vehicle exterior
240 Cleaning the vehicle interior

7 Practical advice

246 Troubleshooting
253 Automated manual transmission (Sprintshift)
256 Automatic transmission
257 Key
258 Windscreen wipers
259 Auxiliary heating
263 Flashing switches and buttons
264 Lamps and multi-function display in the instrument cluster
283 Where will I find...?
283 Warning triangle and warning lamp
284 First-aid kit
284 Jack and vehicle tool kit
286 Spare wheel
289 Chock
290 Opening / closing in an emergency
290 Glass sliding sunroof
291 Releasing the parking lock manually
292 Changing bulbs
294 Changing the front bulbs
297 Changing the rear bulbs (van / crewbus)
300 Changing the rear bulbs (platform)
301 Changing additional bulbs
307 Changing the batteries
307 Central locking system remote control
309 Draining the fuel filter
311 Releasing the spring-loaded brake cylinder manually
313 Replacing the wiper blades
314 Flat tyre
314 Preparing the vehicle
314 Changing a wheel
322 Battery
322 Disconnecting the battery
323 Removing the battery
324 Recharging the battery
324 Reconnecting the battery
325 Jump-starting
325 Second battery
327 Tow-starting
329 Towing
330 Vehicles with manual transmission
330 Vehicles with automated manual transmission (Sprintshift)
331 Vehicles with automatic transmission
331 Towing the vehicle in the event of particular faults
332 Transporting the vehicle
333 Fuses
333 Main fuse box
334 Fuse box in the driver’s seat

8 Technical data

336 Mercedes-Benz original parts
337 Vehicle’s electronics
337 Tampering with the engine electronics
337 Retrofitting electrical / electronic equipment
339 Trailer tow hitch
339 Trailer tow hitch, installation dimensions
344 Service products and capacities
345 Petrol / diesel
348 Capacities
349 Petrol / diesel / gas consumption
355 Tyre pressures
356 Tyre pressures for laden vehicles
357 Tyre pressures for ride comfort
358 Roof load
359 Engine and power take-off
359 Engine
359 Power take-off
360 Vehicle identification plates
360 Vehicle identification number (VIN)

9 Glossary and index

361 Technical terms
365 Index