Engine Compartment; Hood; Useful Information - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Engine compartment

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Useful information

This Operator's Manual describes all models
as well as standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle that were available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific variations are
possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the described functions.
This also applies to systems and functions
relevant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops ( page 26).
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Engine compartment

Hood

Important safety notes
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WARNING
If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when
the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never unlatch the hood while driving.
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WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
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WARNING
The engine compartment contains moving
components. Certain components, such as
the radiator fan, may continue to run or start
again suddenly when the ignition is off. There
is a risk of injury.
If you need to do any work inside the engine
compartment:
switch off the ignition
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never reach into the area where there is a
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risk of danger from moving components,
such as the fan rotation area
remove jewelry and watches
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keep items of clothing and hair, for exam-
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ple, away from moving parts
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WARNING
The fuel injection system operates with a high
voltage. If you touch the live components, you
could receive an electric shock. There is a risk
of injury.
Never touch components of the fuel injection
system when the ignition is switched on.
The live components of the fuel injection sys-
tem are, for example, the injectors.
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
If you have to carry out work in the engine
compartment, only touch the following com-
ponents:
Hood
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Oil dipstick
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Engine oil filler neck cap
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Washer fluid reservoir cap
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Coolant expansion tank cap
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Opening the hood
! Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood.