Regular Checks; Notes On The Warranty; Service Records - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2012 Maintenance Booklet

Regular checks

In addition to the maintenance service, you
should also perform regular checks on the
following (e.g. weekly, when refueling, or
before any long journey):
Oil level – Depending on the vehicle
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equipment, check the oil level of the engine
using either the oil dipstick or using the
control system via the multifunction
steering wheel/multifunction display.
Refer to the Operator's Manual for more
information on measuring the engine oil
level.
Coolant level – The correct procedure for
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checking the coolant level is described in
the Operator's Manual.
Brake fluid level – If the brake fluid has to
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be refilled, visit an authorized Sprinter
Dealer and have the cause determined, e.g.
leakage or worn brake pads.
Windshield washer system – If the
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washer fluid level falls below 1/3 full, the
warning lamp for the washer fluid level
lights up. Add washer fluid mixed with an
approved windshield washer concentrate,
test function and check wiper blades.
Lighting system
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Tire condition and tire pressure – Check
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at least once a month. Refer to the "Tires
and Wheels" section in the Operator's
Manual for guidelines and the correct
procedure for checking the tire condition
and tire pressure.

Notes on the warranty

An extensive and well-equipped network of
authorized Sprinter Dealers is available to
carry out maintenance work. Your authorized
Sprinter Dealer can ensure that your vehicle
is thoroughly serviced and repaired by
professionals.
Please see the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for detailed information
on warranty terms and coverage.
Please follow the maintenance
instructions in this Maintenance Booklet,
even if you allow a third party to use the
vehicle and entrust them with care of the
vehicle. Only in this way will you be able
to ensure that your warranty rights are
not affected.
Service, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and systems
can be performed by any automotive
repair establishment or individual using
certified parts.
We strongly recommend that any
maintenance work on your vehicle is
carried out by your authorized Sprinter
Dealer which is fully equipped to perform
this service.
Please note that special instructions and
special measuring devices are required for
servicing the engines in order to comply with
legal requirements concerning exhaust
emissions. Modifying or tampering with
emissions components is not permissible.
Your authorized Sprinter Dealer is familiar
with the relevant regulations.

Service records

Your authorized Sprinter Dealer will certify in
this booklet the maintenance services that it
has performed on your vehicle.
Other than the maintenance services
described, the Maintenance Booklet does not
record or reflect any repair work that may
have been performed on your vehicle. Please
keep those receipts with your vehicle
records.
You can find information about the warranty
in your Service and Warranty Information
Booklet.
Your authorized Sprinter Dealer will gladly
provide more information on the
maintenance of your vehicle.
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