Fuses - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
Vehicles with automatic transmission
! Do not tow-start vehicles with automatic
transmission. You could otherwise damage
the automatic transmission.
You can find information on jump-starting under
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"Jump-starting" ( page 265).
Vehicles with manual transmission
Before tow-starting:
Make sure that the battery is connected and
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charged. The ignition cannot be switched on
otherwise and there will be no steering and
braking assistance.
Use a towing bar and attach it to the front
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towing eye ( page 268) only.
Allow the engine and the exhaust system to
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cool down first.
Avoid repeated tow-start attempts. The cata-
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lytic converter could otherwise be damaged.
If the engine does not start after a few sec-
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onds, try a jump-starting procedure using the
battery of another vehicle (
Tow-starting procedure:
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Switch on the hazard warning lamps
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( page 91).
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Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
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Shift the transmission to neutral.
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Release the parking brake.
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Have the vehicle tow-started.
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Engage second or third gear and release the
clutch slowly. Do not depress the accelerator
pedal.
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When the engine has been started, immedi-
ately depress the clutch pedal fully and shift
to neutral.
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Stop at a suitable place in accordance with
the traffic conditions.
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Apply the parking brake to prevent the vehicle
from rolling away.
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After removing the towing eye, switch off the
hazard warning lamps.

Fuses

The fuse allocation chart and further information
on the electric fuses and relays can be found in
the "Fuse allocation chart" supplement.
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page 265).
Fuses
271
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