Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 119

Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐
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faces to increase the engine braking
effect.
Vehicles with automatic transmissions may roll in
neutral position i for only a short time. Allowing
the wheels to roll for longer, e.g. during towing,
causes transmission damage.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be stop‐
ped when moving at low speed:
shift the automatic transmission to neutral
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position i.
shift the manual transmission into neutral or
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depress the clutch pedal.
try to maintain control of the vehicle using
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corrective steering.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery roads.
Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and braking
manoeuvres.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop in good time at the onset of
winter.
Observe the instructions in the chapter "Notes on
snow chains" ( page 302).
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Regularly check the vehicle and remove snow or
ice when travelling in wintry conditions. An accu‐
mulation of snow and ice, particularly when fro‐
zen, caught in the area around the air intake
slots, moving parts, the axles and the wheel
housing may:
restrict air intake
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damage car parts
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cause malfunctions by restricting the mobility
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intended by the design (e.g. reduced possible
steering movement)
If there is any damage, inform a qualified special‐
ist workshop.
Driving off-road
& WARNING Risk of accident if you do not
keep to line of fall on inclines
If you drive at an angle or turn on an incline,
the vehicle could slip sideways, tip and roll‐
over.
Always drive on inclines in the line of fall
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(straight up or down) and do not turn.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to acceler‐
ating force during off-road driving
When driving off-road on uneven surfaces,
the force of the vehicle's acceleration affects
your body from all directions.
You could, for example, be thrown from your
seat.
Always wear a seat belt when driving
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off-road.
& WARNING Risk of injury to the hands
when driving over obstacles
If you drive over obstacles or in tyre ruts, the
steering wheel may whip around and cause
injuries to the hands.
Steering wheel must always be held
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securely with both hands.
When driving over obstacles, expect
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increased steering forces at short
notice.
& WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable
materials on hot parts of the exhaust sys‐
tem
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact
with hot parts of the exhaust system.
When driving on unpaved roads or off-
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road, regularly check the vehicle under‐
side.
Remove trapped plants or other flam‐
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mable material, in particular.
If there is damage, consult a qualified
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specialist workshop immediately.
When driving off-road or on unpaved surfaces,
check the vehicle underside, wheels and tyres
regularly at regular intervals. Remove any trapped
foreign bodies, e.g. stones and branches.
Observe the following notes for foreign bodies of
this kind:
They may damage the suspension, the fuel
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tank or the brake system.
They may disturb the balance and cause
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vibrations.
They may be flung out from the vehicle when
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you continue driving.
If there is any damage, inform a qualified special‐
ist workshop.
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Driving and parking