Battery - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

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i The service interval display does not provide
information about the engine oil level. The
service interval display should therefore not
be confused with the 5 engine oil level
display.
The service due date is displayed in days or kil-
ometres depending on distance travelled.
Icons or letters on the service display show the
scope of the next service due.
A
¯ or Minor service
B
° or Major service
Service due date indicator
Vehicles with steering-wheel buttons: the
following messages may be displayed.
Service A in ... days
¯
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Service A in ... km
¯
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Service A due now
¯
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Vehicles without steering-wheel buttons:
the following messages may be displayed.
¯ for Service A
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° for Service B
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Additionally, you will see the remaining distance
in kilometres (km) or the remaining time in days
(d).
Service due date exceeded
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons: if you
have missed the service due date, one of the
following messages appears in the display and
warning tone also sounds.
Service A overdue by ... days
¯
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Service A overdue by ... km
¯
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Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: if
you have missed the service due date, the ¯
or ° symbol for the service flashes for
10 seconds after the ignition is switched on. You
will also see a minus sign before the service due
date.
Calling up the service due date
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
The display is activated.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
X
Press the 4 menu button on the instrument
cluster repeatedly until the ¯ or °
symbol for the service appears in the display.
Additionally, you will see the remaining dis-
tance in kilometres (km) or the remaining time
in days (d).
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button on the steering
wheel until the standard display (
appears in the display.
X
Press the & or * button on the steering
wheel repeatedly until the service message
appears in the display, for example:
Service A in ... days
¯
R
Service A in ... km
¯
R
ASSYST (Active Service System)
On vehicles with ASSYST, you are informed
when the next service is due depending on the
distance covered and driving style.
The time between individual service due dates
can be extended by:
driving with care at moderate engine speeds
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avoiding short journeys where the engine
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does not reach its operating temperature
ASSYST only records periods of time during
which the battery is connected. To make sure
that you have the vehicle serviced at the correct
time, you should therefore subtract periods
when the battery is disconnected from the days
shown.
Battery
Important safety notes
Work on the battery, e.g. removing or installing,
requires specialist knowledge and the use of
special tools. Therefore, always have work on
the battery carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
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WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can lead, for example, to a short circuit and
thus damage the vehicle electronics. This can
lead to function restrictions applying to
safety-relevant systems, e.g the lighting sys-
tem, the ABS (anti-lock braking system) or the
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program). The oper-
ating safety of your vehicle may be restricted.
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