Emergency Exit - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Emergency exit

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Crosswind Assist is active above a vehicle
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) when the vehicle
is driving straight ahead or cornering gently.
Emergency exit
Emergency exit window
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WARNING
The emergency exit window cannot be locked
in place. You risk injury if you exit the vehicle
through the emergency exit window.
Make sure that nobody becomes trapped,
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both when closing and when opening the
emergency exit window.
The opened emergency exit window must
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be held in place by another person.
Pay attention to traffic conditions.
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WARNING
If the emergency exit window is unlocked
while driving, it could open and slam shut and
consequently fall down. There is a risk of an
accident and injury.
Before starting off, make sure that the emer-
gency exit window is locked and the locking
pins are undamaged.
! Make sure there is sufficient clearance
when opening the emergency exit window.
Hold the open window in position. You
could otherwise damage the emergency
exit window.
The emergency exit window is intended for
use in an emergency only and must not be
opened unless the vehicle is stationary. The
emergency exit window is the first window
behind the driver's seat on the driver's side. It
is marked by the "Emergency Exit" label.
To open: position both handles : verti-
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cally. This will break locking pins ;.
The window is unlocked.
Swing the window outward by the handles
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and hold it in this position. Make sure there
is sufficient clearance when doing so.
To close: close the window.
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Position both handles : horizontally.
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Make sure that the locks = are inside in
front of the window frame.
The window is locked.
Replace locking pins ; at the latest before
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starting on a new journey.
You can obtain information on this at any
qualified specialist workshop.
In an emergency, or after an accident, the
vehicle occupants can exit the vehicle
through the emergency exit window.
Observe the following notes to make sure that
the emergency exit window can be used
safely in the event of an emergency:
Before beginning a journey, inform the vehi-
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cle occupants of the emergency exit win-
dow and explain how to use it. Make sure to
explicitly point out the risks described here.
Only vehicle occupants who know how to
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use the emergency exit window are permit-
ted to sit next to it.
Access to the emergency exit window must
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remain unobstructed. Do not place any
large or heavy objects on or in front of the
seats next to the emergency exit window.
The window handles must not be used as
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hooks, e.g. to hang up light objects, bags or
items of clothing.
When exiting the vehicle through the emer-
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gency exit window, pay attention to the
vehicle height and the local conditions. Par-
ticularly children and smaller adults may
require assistance when exiting the vehi-
cle.