Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Switching ENR on/off
ENR automatic mode must be activated.
X
Park the vehicle, leaving the ignition switched
on.
X
To switch off: press and hold the ¬ but-
ton for approximately 2 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the ¬ button lights
up. In addition, the ¬ indicator lamp lights
up in the instrument cluster or the display
Problems with ENR
Problem
You cannot raise or
lower the level of the
vehicle when stationary.
The indicator lamp in the
¬ button is off.
All-wheel-drive

Important safety notes

! Never tow the vehicle with one axle raised.
This may damage the transfer case. Damage
of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz implied warranty. All wheels must
remain either on the ground or be fully raised.
Observe the instructions for towing the vehi-
cle with all wheels in full contact with the
ground.
! A function or performance test should only
be carried out on a twin-axle dynamometer.
Before you operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult a qualified
workshop. You could otherwise damage the
drive train or the brake system.
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the all-wheel drive system can nei-
ther reduce the risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics. The all-wheel drive system
cannot take road, weather and traffic conditions
into account. The all-wheel drive system is only
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The compressor threatens to overheat. After repeated raising and
lowering of the vehicle, ENR is deactivated by the play protection fea-
ture.
X
After approximately 1 minute, attempt to set the vehicle level again
manually.
ENR is deactivated due to undervoltage. The battery may not be
charging.
Handling and ride comfort may suffer.
X
Start the engine.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.
shows the following message:
activated.
X
To switch on: press and hold the ¬ button
again for approximately 2 seconds.
or
X
Drive faster than 10 km/h.
ENR controls the vehicle level automatically.
The indicator lamp in the ¬ button and the
¬ indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
go out or the display message disappears.
an aid. You are responsible for the distance to
the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for
braking in good time.
4ETS ensures permanent drive for all four
wheels, and together with ESP
vehicle's traction.
If a driven wheel spins due to lack of traction:
When pulling away, make use of the traction
R
control integrated in ESP
accelerator pedal as far as necessary.
While driving, slowly take your foot off the
R
accelerator pedal
Use winter tyres (M+S tyres), with snow chains
Y
( page 274) if necessary, when the road con-
ditions are wintry. This is the only way to get the
full benefit from the all-wheel drive system.
For information on "Driving off-road", see
Y
( page 152).
Driving systems
ENR not
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it improves the
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