Platform Dropsides - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2018 Operating Instructions Manual

Fold the bars 1 into the step's housing.
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Slide the step into its housing.
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When securing the step for the first time, you
must puncture a foil with the spring cotters.
On both sides, insert the spring cotters
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through the housing's holes and into the step
as far as they will go.
The step has been secured in its housing.

Platform dropsides

Opening and closing platform dropsides
& WARNING Risk of injury when opening a
loaded dropside!
When opening the dropside locking mecha‐
nisms, the dropside may drop down. This is
particularly the case if it is loaded, i.e. carry‐
ing a load.
Before opening, ensure that there are
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no people in the dropside's swivel
range.
Always open the dropside locking mech‐
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anisms at the side of the dropside to be
opened.
Be particularly careful if the dropside
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locking mechanisms cannot be opened
using the usual level of force.
& WARNING Risk of accident if the exterior
lighting is covered by the dropside.
The exterior lighting at the rear is concealed
when you open the rear dropside.
As a result, other road users cannot detect
the vehicle as an obstacle until late.
Protect the vehicle at the rear in accord‐
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ance with national regulations, e.g. with
a warning triangle.
To open: hold the platform dropside firmly.
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Fold lever
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Repeat the procedure on the other side of the
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platform dropside.
1
Fold the platform dropside up to the 90° posi‐
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tion.
Raise the platform dropside and unhook hold‐
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ing rope snap hook
Repeat the procedure on the other side of the
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platform dropside.
Opening and closing
1 up as far as it will go.
2 from eyelet 3.
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