Vehicle Interior; Maintenance - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Maintenance

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Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
Open drain plug ; immediately until the
X
water/fuel mixture flows out of drain
hose :.
Screw in drain plug ; as soon as approx-
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imately 0.2 US qt (0.2 l) of the water/fuel
mixture have been collected.
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The electrical fuel pump halts the flow of
the water/fuel mixture after 30 seconds.
After draining, turn the key back to posi-
X
tion 0 in the ignition lock.
Dispose of the collected water/fuel mix-
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ture in an environmentally responsible
manner, e.g. at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Check drain plug ;. The drain plug must
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be closed.
When the engine is running and drain
hose ; is open, fuel is lost through drain
hose :.
Close the hood.
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If the : indicator lamp does not go out
after draining:
Drain the fuel filter again.
X
If the : indicator lamp does not go out
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after draining for the second time, have the
cause checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.

Vehicle interior

Air filter for the rear-compartment air
conditioning
! Regularly check the air filters for visible
dirt. Clean or replace a dirty filter mat. The
dirt may otherwise lead to damage to the
air-conditioning system.
Filter magazine, located on the roof in the rear
compartment
An increased amount of sand or dust may
collect in the air filter of the rear-compart-
ment air conditioning when you drive on dusty
or sandy roads.
To remove the filter mat: carefully pry
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cover : out of recesses ; and remove.
Remove the filter mat from the air duct.
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To clean the filter mat: wash the dirty fil-
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ter mat with clear water.
Leave the filter mat to dry.
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The filter mat must not be cleaned or dried
in a machine.
To install the filter mat: insert the filter
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mat in cover :.
Replace and engage cover :.
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Maintenance
General notes
H Environmental note
Observe measures to protect the environ-
ment when working on the vehicle. You must
observe the legal requirements when dispos-
ing of service products, e.g. engine oil. This
also includes all components, e.g. filters,
which have come into contact with service
products. Any qualified specialist workshop
can provide information about this.
Dispose of empty containers, cleaning cloths
and care products in an environmentally