Chock - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Sprinter Operator's Manual

Parking
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Exceptionally, if the service brake fails, the park-
ing brake can be used to brake the vehicle in an
emergency.
Emergency braking: press and hold release
X
button ; and carefully apply brake lever :.
Switching off the engine
G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position N when you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
!
If the coolant temperature is very high, e.g.
after driving on hilly roads, leave the engine
running at idle speed for about two minutes
before turning it off.
This allows the coolant temperature to return
to normal.
Stop the vehicle.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to position
X
P.
Apply the parking brake.
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock
X
and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
X
away ( page 130).
Y
Wheel chock
Use the wheel chock or a similar object to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling away, e.g. when
parking or changing a wheel.
Wheel chock in the load/passenger compartment
To remove the wheel chock on Cargo
X
Vans/Passenger Vans: pull restraining
cable : down a little and remove it from
retainer ;.
Remove the chock.
X
i
When stowing the wheel chock, make sure
that restraining cable : is holding it securely
in retainer ;.
Wheel chock to the rear of the chassis on the left
side of the vehicle (example)
To remove the wheel chock on Cab Chas-
X
sis: pull the locking springs down and remove
the wheel chock.
i
When stowing the wheel chock, make sure
that it is secured in the retainer with the lock-
ing springs.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you park your vehicle for longer than
three weeks:
connect the batteries to a trickle charger or
R
disconnect the vehicle's starter battery or
R