Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Sprinter Operator's Manual

Before connecting the jumper cables
On vehicles with a battery main switch, check
whether the battery main switch is switched on
( page 118).
Y
Apply the parking brake.
X
Move the selector lever of the automatic
X
transmission to position P.
Switch off all electrical consumers, e.g. audio
X
equipment, blower.
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock
X
and remove it ( page 119).
Y
Open the hood ( page 218).
X
Y
Tow-starting and towing away

Important safety notes

G
WARNING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available if:
the engine is not running.
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the brake system or the power steering is
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malfunctioning.
there is a malfunction in the voltage supply
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or the vehicle's electrical system.
If your vehicle is being towed, much more
force may be necessary to steer or brake.
There is a risk of an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before towing,
make sure that the steering moves freely.
G
WARNING
You can no longer steer the vehicle if the
steering wheel lock has been engaged. There
is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when towing the
vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar.
Tow-starting and towing away
G
WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
the towing eye could detach itself
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the vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
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over.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per-
missible gross weight of your vehicle.
Information on the gross vehicle weight can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
( page 276).
Y
!
Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the
towing eyes. Otherwise, the vehicle could be
damaged.
!
Observe the following points when towing
with a tow rope:
Secure the tow rope on the same side on
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both vehicles.
Ensure that the tow cable is not longer than
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legally permitted. Mark the tow cable in the
middle, e.g. with a white cloth (30 x 30 cm).
This will make other road users aware that
the vehicle is being towed.
Only secure the tow cable to the towing
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eye.
Observe the brake lamps of the towing
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vehicle while driving. Always maintain a dis-
tance so that the tow rope does not sag.
Do not use steel cables or chains to tow
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your vehicle. You could otherwise damage
the vehicle.
!
Do not use the towing eye for recovery, this
could damage the vehicle. If in doubt, recover
the vehicle with a crane.
!
When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high, the
vehicles could be damaged.
When towing away, you must observe the legal
requirements for the country in which you are
currently driving.
It is preferable to have the vehicle transported
on a transporter or trailer instead of towing it.
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