Notes - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

responsible manner. Comply with the instruc-
tions for use of the care products.
Do not run the engine for longer than neces-
sary when the vehicle is stationary.
Before having maintenance and repairs per-
formed, it is essential to read the materials
related to the maintenance and repairs:
the applicable sections of the technical
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documentation, e.g. the Operator's Manual
and workshop information.
regulations such as industrial safety regu-
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lations and accident prevention regula-
tions.
While working under the vehicle, you must
secure the vehicle on jack stands with suffi-
cient load capacity.
Never use the jack as a substitute. the vehi-
cle's jack is intended only to raise the vehicle
for a short time when changing a wheel. It is
not suited for performing maintenance work
under the vehicle.
Please also refer to the notes about qualified
specialist workshops (
The scope and regularity of the inspection
and maintenance work primarily depend on
the often diverse operating conditions. Spe-
cialist knowledge beyond the scope of this
Operator's Manual is required when carrying
out testing and maintenance work. This work
should only be carried out by trained staff.
The vehicle's Maintenance Booklet describes
the extent and frequency of the maintenance
work and contains additional information on
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and on the
service products.
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Maintenance services must be carried out
in accordance with the provisions and rec-
ommendations in the Maintenance Book-
let.
Not doing so could void the warranty claim
and lead to refusal of goodwill gestures
after the manufacturer has submitted a
damage report.
page 26).
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Observe the information on Sprinter orig-
inal parts in the "Technical data" section
( page 318).
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Service interval display
General notes
A service that is due is displayed in the service
interval display about 1 month in advance. A
message is then displayed while the vehicle
is in motion or when the ignition is switched
on.
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The service interval display does not pro-
vide information about the oil level. The
service interval display should therefore
not be confused with the 5 engine oil
level display.
The service due date is displayed in days or
miles (kilometers), depending on the total
distance driven.
The symbols or letters on the service display
show the type of service that is due.
¯ or A A for a minor service
° or B B for a major service
Service due date display
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons: the
following messages may be displayed.
¯ Service A due in ... days Service A due in ... days
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¯ Service A due in ... mi (km Service A due in ... mi
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¯ Service A Carry out now Service A Carry out now
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Vehicles without steering wheel buttons:
the following messages may be displayed.
¯ for service A
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° for Service B
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Additionally, you will see the remaining dis-
tance in miles (mi mi) or kilometers
remaining time in days
Maintenance
km)
(km km) or the
(d d ).
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