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

Useful information

These Operating Instructions describe all mod-
els 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 fit-
ted with all of the described functions. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions.
Read the information on qualified specialist
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workshops: ( page 27).

Engine compartment

Bonnet
Important safety notes
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WARNING
An unlocked bonnet may open while driving
and block your view. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Never unlock the bonnet while driving.
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WARNING
If you open the bonnet while the engine is
overheating or while there is a fire in the
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other leaking ser-
vice products. There is a danger of injury.
Allow an overheating engine to cool down
before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire in
the engine compartment, leave the bonnet
closed and notify the fire brigade.
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WARNING
There are moving components in the engine
compartment. Certain components may con-
tinue to move or suddenly move again even
after the ignition has been switched off, e.g.
the radiator fan. There is a risk of injury.
Engine compartment
If you have to carry out work in the engine
compartment:
switch off the ignition
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never touch the dangerous areas surround-
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ing moving components, e.g. the rotation
area of the fan
remove jewellery 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 ignition system and the fuel injection sys-
tem operate with a high voltage. If you touch
the live components, you could receive an
electric shock. There is a danger of injury.
Never touch components of the ignition sys-
tem or the fuel injection system when the
ignition is switched on.
The live components of the fuel injection system
are, for example, the injectors.
The live components of the ignition system are,
for example:
ignition coils
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spark plug connectors
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diagnostic sockets
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
There is a risk of injury when accessing the
engine compartment.
As far as possible, allow the engine to cool
down and only touch the components descri-
bed in the following.
If you have to carry out work in the engine com-
partment, only touch the components described
in the following:
Bonnet
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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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