Electrical Fuses; Towing The Vehicle With Both Axles On The Ground; Recovering A Vehicle That Is Stuck; Tow-Starting (Emergency Engine Starting) - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Electrical fuses

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Towing the vehicle with both axles on
the ground
Important safety notes
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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.
! Do not exceed a towing speed of 31 mph
(50 km/h). You could otherwise damage
the transmission.
Only have the propeller shafts fitted and
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removed by qualified, skilled personnel.
Before towing the vehicle, observe the fol-
lowing:
the information on towing in the event of
R
malfunctions (
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the important safety notes (
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Towing
You may only tow the vehicle a maximum dis-
tance of 30 miles (50 km). For a towing dis-
tance of over 30 miles (50 km), the propeller
shafts to the driven axles must be removed.
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
X
depressed.
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
X
tion N.
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake.
X
Leave the key in position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
X
( page 95).
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Do not exceed the towing speed of 30 mph
X
(50 km/h) and the towing distance of
30 miles (50 km).
page 283) and
page 281).
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Recovering a vehicle that is stuck

! When recovering a vehicle that has
become stuck, pull it as smoothly and
evenly as possible. Excessive tractive
power could damage the vehicles.
If the drive wheels get trapped on loose or
muddy ground, recover the vehicle with the
utmost care. This is especially the case if the
vehicle is laden.
Never attempt to recover a vehicle with a
trailer attached.
Pull out the vehicle backwards, if possible,
using the tracks it made when it became
stuck.
Transporting the vehicle
! You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
Vehicles with automatic transmission
! Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be tow-started. You could other-
wise damage the automatic transmission.
You can find information on jump-starting
under "Jump-starting" (
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Electrical fuses
G
WARNING
If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if
you replace it with a fuse with a higher amper-
age, the electric cables could be overloaded.
This could result in a fire. There is a risk of an
accident and injury.
Always replace faulty fuses with the specified
new fuses having the correct amperage.
page 280).