Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 144

142 Driving and parking
You switch from transmission position j to
position h or k. You must also depress the
accelerator if traveling on steep uphill gradi-
ents.
If the transmission is in position k, the rear-
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end doors must be closed.
▌Applying/releasing the electric parking brake
manually
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children left unattended in the vehicle
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
open doors, thereby endangering other
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persons or road users.
get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
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operate vehicle equipment and become
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trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
releasing the parking brake.
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changing the transmission position.
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starting the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
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vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
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SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach
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of children.
Observe "Notes on pets in the vehicle".
To apply: press the ! switch when the vehi-
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cle is stationary.
When the electric parking brake is applied, the
red F and ! (USA) or ! (Canada)
indicator lamps light up in the instrument clus-
ter. The electric parking brake is only actually
applied when the red F and ! (USA)
or ! (Canada) indicator lamps light up con-
tinuously.
It is also possible to apply the electric parking
brake when the vehicle is switched off.
To release: pull the ! switch.
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The red F and ! (USA) or ! (Can-
ada) indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
go out.
You may only release the electric parking brake
if the vehicle is switched on with the start/
stop button.
▌Emergency braking
In the event of an emergency, you can brake the
vehicle while it is in motion with the electric park-
ing brake.
While driving, press the ! switch of the
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electric parking brake.
The vehicle is braked as long as you keep
the ! switch of the electric parking brake
depressed.
The vehicle's brake lights light up.
The longer the ! switch of the electric
parking brake is depressed, the greater the
braking force.
During the braking procedure, you will receive the
following feedback from the vehicle:
A warning tone sounds.
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The Release Parking Brake
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in the instrument cluster.
The red F and ! (USA) indicator lamps
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flash in the instrument cluster or the red !
(Canada) indicator lamp flashes in the instru-
ment cluster.
When the vehicle has been braked to a standstill,
the electric parking brake is applied.
Parking the vehicle for an extended period
* NOTE Damage to the starter battery due
to leaving the vehicle idle for extended
periods of time
If the vehicle is not moved for a longer period,
quiescent current can lead to excessive dis-
charge of the starter battery and cause battery
damage.
Charge the starter battery if the voltage
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is below 12.2 V, for example, after driving
for an extended period.
Charge the starter battery every six
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months, even if it has been disconnected
or is in standby mode.
Check the starter battery condition of
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charge every four weeks if no trickle
charger is being used.
If possible, connect a trickle charger via
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a jump-start connection point.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop to
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disconnect the battery or if you have any
questions.
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