Jump-Starting; Fire Extinguisher; Flat Tire - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Jump-starting

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Take first-aid kit = out of the retainer.
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Fold the cover up and turn the quick-
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release fasteners to position 1.
The cover is locked.
Check the expiration date on the first-aid
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kit at least once a year. Replace any expired
or missing contents.

Fire extinguisher

Removing the fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher at the front of the base of the co-
driver's seat
Pull tabs ; upwards.
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Take fire extinguisher : out of its holder.
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Please read the instructions on fire extin-
guisher : carefully and familiarize yourself
with its operation. Have fire extinguisher :
refilled after each use and checked every one
or two years. It may otherwise fail in an emer-
gency.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi-
vidual country.

Flat tire

Information on breakdown assistance in the
case of a flat tire can be found in the chapter
"Wheels and tires" ( page 309).
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Jump-starting
Important safety notes
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WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a
risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean over a battery.
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WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean
over the battery. Keep children away from
batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with
water and seek medical attention.
Do not use a rapid charging device to start the
vehicle. If your vehicle's battery is dis-
charged, the engine can be jump-started from
another vehicle or from a donor battery using
jumper cables. For this purpose, the vehicle
has a jump-starting connection point in the
engine compartment.
The additional battery in the engine compart-
ment is not suitable for jump-starting opera-
tions. If your vehicle requires jump-starting,
or if you use it to jump-start another vehicle,
use the jump-starting connection point in the
engine compartment.
When jump-starting, observe the following
points:
The battery is not accessible in all vehicles.
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If the other vehicle's battery is not acces-
sible, jump-start the vehicle using a donor
battery or a jump-starting device.
Do not start the engine if the battery is fro-
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zen. Let the battery thaw first.
Jump-starting may only be performed from
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batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V.