Trailer Operation - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 2018 Operating Instructions Manual

Activating/deactivating ADR
To activate: while the engine is running,
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press the upper section of switch 1.
The Working speed governor active
is shown in the multifunction display.
To deactivate: while the engine is running,
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press the lower section of switch 2.
The ADR goes out automatically in the following
situations:
you release the parking brake.
R
you depress the brake pedal.
R
the vehicle moves.
R
the control unit detects a malfunction.
R
Adjusting ADR
Engage power take-off (
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vate ADR.
To increase: press the upper section of
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switch 1.
message
page 168) or acti‐
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To decrease: press the lower section of
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switch 2.

Trailer operation

Notes on towing a trailer
& WARNING Risk of accident‑ and injury if
the load is exceeded
If you exceed the permitted load when using
the rack, the rack system may disconnect
from the vehicle and endanger other road
users.
Always comply with the permitted load
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when using the rack.
& WARNING Swerving of the car/trailer
combination due to increased speed
If the car/trailer combination swerves, you
can lose control of it.
The car/trailer combination can even tip over.
Under no circumstances should you try
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to increase the speed to straighten the
car/trailer combination.
Reduce speed and do not counter-steer.
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If necessary, apply the brakes.
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& WARNING Risk of accident due to the
brake system overheating
If you leave your foot on the brake pedal
when driving, the brake system may overheat.
This increases the braking distance and the
brake system may even fail.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.
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Do not depress the brake pedal and the
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accelerator pedal at the same time
while driving.
If the trailer coupling is removable, it is essential
to comply with the operating instructions of the
trailer coupling manufacturer.
Place your car/trailer combination on surfaces
that are as even as possible and secure it against
rolling away ( page 140). Couple and uncouple
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the trailer carefully.
When reversing the towing vehicle, ensure that
there is no-one between the vehicle and the
trailer.
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Driving and parking