Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 133

To switch electronic level control on
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again: press button
The indicator lamp on button
Using the button in the control panel
Park the vehicle, leaving the ignition switched
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on.
To lower automatically: briefly press the
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lower section of switch 2.
Electronic level control automatically lowers
the vehicle.
To stop the movement, briefly press the upper
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section of switch 1.
To raise to driving level: briefly press the
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upper section of switch 1.
Electronic level control automatically raises
the vehicle to the driving level.
To stop the movement, briefly press the lower
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section of switch 2.
To switch on automatic mode: drive at a
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speed above 10 km/h or release the parking
brake.
Electronic level control controls the vehicle
level automatically.
Charging the system in an emergency
Vehicles with valves for electronic level control
emergency charging only. If electronic level con‐
Problems with the electronic level control
Problem
You cannot raise or lower
the vehicle level when
stationary.
4 again.
4 goes out.
Possible causes/consequences and
The compressor is in danger of overheating. After repeatedly raising and
lowering the vehicle, electronic level control (play protection) is deactiva‐
ted.
trol is malfunctioning and the vehicle is leaning,
you can raise or lower the vehicle by connecting
an external compressed-air source to one of the
emergency valves (tyre valves). If electronic level
control is deactivated, you can drive on carefully
to the nearest qualified specialist workshop and
have the malfunction remedied.
* NOTE Damage due to pressure being too
high.
If the pressure in the air suspension bellows
is too high, the compressed-air lines or the air
suspension bellows may be damaged.
Ensure you observe the maximum per‐
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missible operating pressure of 600 kPa
(6 bar/87 psi).
Apply the parking brake.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
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shift the transmission to position j.
Switch off electronic level control
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( page 130).
→
Switch off the engine and open the bonnet
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( page 181).
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Unscrew the valve cap of the corresponding
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valve.
Connect the external compressed-air source.
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Raise or lower the vehicle level by charging or
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releasing compressed air until the driving
level has been reached and the vehicle is in a
horizontal position. While doing so, ensure
you observe the maximum permissible oper‐
ating pressure of 600 kPa (6 bar/87 psi).
Disconnect the external compressed-air
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source.
Tighten the valve caps on the valves.
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Close the bonnet (
→
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Drive on carefully to the nearest qualified
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specialist workshop.
Solutions
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131
Driving and parking
page 181).