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Congratulations
We congratulate you on your new VANSTAR and would like to thank you for choosing this vehicle.
With a VANSTAR you always have the right travelling companion for every trip: Whether for a city trip, a short
excursion or your family holidays. The high quality standard and the large variability furthermore enthral. Many
useful details prove to be extremely practical when on the road making your holiday even more relaxed.
Each vehicle is manufactured with great care and the quality is closely checked. This ensures that our products
have a long service life.
This instruction manual deals primarily with the aspect of living in your VANSTAR. It will give you all important
information and tips so that you can enjoy all technical advantages of your VANSTAR to the full. We have also
included a chapter on maintenance - and thus on the conservation of value.
In addition, you will find the documents on the base vehicle and the various built-in appliances.
For maintenance work or whenever you need some help, please always get in touch with your VANSTAR
dealer. They know your caravan best of all and will meet all your requests fast and reliably.
We wish you a lot of fun with your VANSTAR, a relaxing holiday and safe driving at all times.
© 2023 Pössl Freizeit und Sport GmbH, Ainring
Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN
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- Page 1 We congratulate you on your new VANSTAR and would like to thank you for choosing this vehicle. With a VANSTAR you always have the right travelling companion for every trip: Whether for a city trip, a short excursion or your family holidays. The high quality standard and the large variability furthermore enthral. Many useful details prove to be extremely practical when on the road making your holiday even more relaxed.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
......49 Driving with the VANSTAR ..21 11.1... - Page 4 Electrical system ....57 13.2 Cooker ......57 Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN...
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Page 5: Records
1. The legal guarantee and product warranty rights apply for the vehicle. 2. It is advisable to present the vehicle for inspection by a VANSTAR dealer at the end of the first year in order to assert any warranty claims that may arise. -
Page 6: Inspection Plan
Visual check Annually Sealing rubbers and joints Check for damage Annually Hot-air system Function check, clean Annually fan wheel if necessary Electrical system Function check Annually We reserve the right to modify the inspection plan. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 7: Inspection Records
Records Inspection records Delivery Date: Signature and stamp of the VANSTAR dealer: 1. Year Date: Signature and stamp of the VANSTAR dealer: No defects found Found defects: Should it be determined during an inspection that additional work is necessary, then the carrying out of this work is dependent on the customer commissioning this to be done. -
Page 8: Inspection Certificates For Electrical Inspection
Qualified electrician's signature and stamp: Entire 230 V system checked: No defects found Found defects: 6. Year Date: Qualified electrician's signature and stamp: Entire 230 V system checked: No defects found Found defects: Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 9: Introduction
The vehicle is constructed in accordance with the latest technology and the recognised safety regulations. Nevertheless, personal injury may result and the vehicle may be damaged if the safety instructions in this instruction manual are not followed. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... - Page 10 The vehicle is designed for the exclusive transport of persons. Luggage and accessories may only be transported up to the maximum permissible gross weight. Observe the test and inspection periods stipulated by the manufacturer. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN...
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Page 11: Environmental Tips
When staying in towns and communities for longer periods, search for par- king areas which are especially designated for motorhomes. Enquire at the town or community authority about parking spaces. Always leave the parking places in a clean condition. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 12: Safety
Close regulator tap on the gas bottle. Sound the alarm and call the fire brigade. Fight the fire if this is possible without risk. Keep escape routes clear. Observe the fire extinguisher instructions for use. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 13: General
The rotating seats must remain locked in the direction of travel during the journey. During the journey, persons are only to sit on the permitted seats. The authorised number of seats is stipulated in the vehicle documents. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 14: Towing
If an appliance is operated through a burner, do not start the appliance up in closed areas (e.g. garages). Danger of poisoning and suffocation! Have the gas system serviced, repaired or altered by an authorised workshop only. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... - Page 15 Do not use the gas bottle compartment as storage space as it is not moisture-proof. The regulator tap on the gas bottle must be accessible. Only connect gas-operated devices (e.g. gas grill) which have been designed for a gas pressure of 30 mbar. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN...
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Page 16: Gas Bottle
a risk of frost, empty the entire water system. Leave the water tap opened. Frost damage to appliances, frost damage to the vehicle and deposits in water-carrying components can be avoided in this way. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 17: Before The Journey
The manufacturer specifies the number of seats in Field S.1 of the vehicle documents. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 18: Calculating The Payload
The payload (see chapter 4.1.1) is the weight difference between Maximum permissible gross weight in a laden condition and Vehicle mass complete in a ready-to-drive condition. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 19: Loading The Vehicle Correctly
We recommend professional ins- tallation in a suitable workshop. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage if the approved roof load is exceeded. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 20: Road Safety
Children's seats mounted to seats with three-point safety belts or ISOFIX Swivel seat locking mechanism for driver's seat and passen- ger seat locked in direction of travel Seat moved into driving position Shades in the driver's cabin removed Ventilation grilles stowed Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 21: During The Journey
Do not change the belt attachment points, the automatic retractor and the belt locks. Check the screwed connections of the seat belts at intervals in order to ensure that they are firmly seated. Use each seat belt for one adult person only. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 22: Using The Seat Belt Correctly
Danger of explosion! Refer to the instruction manual for the base vehicle for the position of the fuel filler neck. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 23: Vanstar Setting Up
An applied handbrake can prevent the driver's seat from turning. If neces- sary release the handbrake briefly. 230 V connection The vehicle can be connected to a 230 V power supply (see Chapter 8). Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 24: Living
To avoid draft close the air outlet nozzles on the dashboard and set the air distribution of the base vehicle to air circulation. If the vehicle is laid up for a longer period, occasionally ventilate it well, especially in summer as heat accumulation can occur. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 25: Sliding Door
The vehicle can move when the parking brake is released, e.g. when it is on chocks. For more information about the seat adjustment options, refer to the chassis manufacturer's instruction manual. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 26: Gooseneck Lamp
– the holes close as soon as the tent becomes moist and the fibres swell. Water column for the cloth bellows according to the manufacturer: 100 mm × 24 h Follow the manufacturer's operating and care instructions. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 27: Opening The Pop-Up Roof
(Fig. 5,1) on the left and right. Remove the bolt (Fig. 5,2) from the locking receptacle. Hold the grips with both hands and push the pop-up roof upwards (Fig. 6). Fold the sleeping area upwards to obtain headroom. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 28: Using The Sleeping Area
Secure the safety guard to the pop-up roof with the strap buckle (Fig. 8,2). Removing and storing the Releasing the strap buckle (Fig. 8,2). falling-out protection: Stow the safety guard (Fig. 8,1) under the mattress. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 29: Panorama Function In The Pop-Up Roof
There must be no objects or bedding between the roof shell and the bed unit - risk of damage! The pop-up roof may only be closed with the original mattress. Make sure that the mattress does not protrude to the rear beyond the bed. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... - Page 30 Close the entrance cover (Fig. 11,1) with snap fasteners. If the locking bolts (Fig. 13,2) move excessively and the pop-up roof cannot be properly shut, the latch must be adjusted as described in section 12.3.2. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN...
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Page 31: Campbox (Special Equipment)
Hold the recessed handles (Fig. 15,2) on the left and right then lift the flus- hing module from the vehicle. Installing the flushing Install the flushing module in reverse order. module Establish an electrical connection. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 32: Kitchen Unit Power Supply
Fig. 17 Outlets in the vehicle Fig. 18 AC converter The Campbox battery on the VANSTAR can be charged in a number of ways: while driving on one of the original Mercedes 12 V sockets (Fig. 17,3) with inverter (Fig. 18). -
Page 33: Setting Up The 2-Burner Cooker
The 2-burner cooker must only be used with the gas cartridges intended for this purpose. Further information on how to use the 2-burner cooker can be obtained in the manufacturer's instruction manual. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 34: Disassembling/Installing The Campbox
Variant fixing points in the seat Fig. 24 Variant fixing points in the rails vehicle floor Position the Campbox over the fixing holes and screw in the fixing screws (Fig. 22,1). Check that the Campbox is firmly seated. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... - Page 35 Loosen the screw (Fig. 26,1) in the slot nut with a Torx spanner. Move the slot nut (Fig. 26,3) in the grid until the red centring washer (Fig. 26,2) can be removed. Remove the slot nut (Fig. 26,3). Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN...
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Page 36: Induction Hob
7.7.5 Induction hob The induction hob in the VANSTAR is located underneath the induction hob access flap (Fig. 27,1) on the right side of the vehicle. The induction hob can be used if the vehicle is supplied with shore power through the exterior outlet. -
Page 37: Setting Up The Bed Couch For Campbox Sleep (Optional)
The rails will snap-lock into one another. Snap the table (Fig. 29,1) into the table extension (Fig. 29,2) in the same way (Fig. 30). Screw the star screws (Fig. 31,1) into both rail connectors to secure them. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 38: Setting Up The Table
Push the extension (Fig. 34,1) on all of the table feet and secure into place with the star screw (Fig. 34,2). Press on the catch (Fig. 33,2) and push the table feet downwards (Fig. 32,1). Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 39: Electrical System
Irreparable damage to the battery will result if it is overcharged. For long periods of inactivity (4 weeks or more), either disconnect the bat- tery from the 12 V power supply or recharge it regularly. Do not smoke near the battery. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... - Page 40 There is a danger of short circuit when disconnecting the battery poles. For this reason, first disconnect the negative pole on the battery and then the positive. Remove the battery from the vehicle. Install the new battery in reverse order. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN...
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Page 41: Charging Unit
The associated 25 A fuse is installed on the passenger side foot area on the A-pillar (Fig. 37,1). Fig. 36 Booster Fig. 37 Booster fuse To prevent unauthorised third-party connections, change the booster's PIN code. To do this, observe the manufacturer's operating instructions. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 42: Supply
. Connecting the power Open the external flap. cable: Depending on the model, fold up the cover. Insert plug. Depending on the model, unlock the plug before pulling it out. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 43: Fuses
The 12 V fuses of the VANSTARS are located under the driver's seat at the rear of the booster. 1 12 V socket (15 A) 2 Heater (20 A) 3 Operating panel (5 A) 4 USB ports (5 A) Fig. 39 Fuse holder for 12 V fuses Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 44: Automatic Circuit Breaker
The 230 V connection is protected by a two-pole automatic circuit breaker (Fig. 40,1). The residual current circuit breaker (Fig. 40,2) for 230 volts should be tripped once annually so that the mechanism does not "stick" and the trip- ping time is not extended. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 45: Appliances
These spare parts may only be fitted by the manufacturer or an authorised specialist workshop. Further information can be obtained in the instruction manual for the respective appliance. The heater and cooker appliances are fitted depending on the model of the vehicle. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 46: Sanitary Fittings
The water supply system conforms to the latest state of technology 03/ 2009 (Directive 2002/72/EC). 10.2 Water canister Fig. 41 Water canister Volume The water canister (Fig. 41,1) has a capacity of approximately 10 l. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 47: Waste Water Canister
Waste water canister The waste water canister (Fig. 42,1) is located in the kitchen unit. Volume The waste water canister has a capacity of approximately 10 l. Cleaning Clean the waste water canister several times a year. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 48: Water System
Water is pumped upwards from the water canister (Fig. 41,1). The waste water canister (Fig. 42,1) collects the waste water. Turn the water tap (Fig. 43,1) back. The pump in the water canister stops. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 49: Care
Use standard decalcifying products for decalcification. Save water. Mop up all remaining water. The service centres of our dealers will be glad to provide information about the use of maintenance products. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 50: Instructions For Care Of The Pop-Up Roof
The roof must be cared for in accordance with the paint care instructions of the vehicle manufacturer. Standard paint care products can be used. Observe the care instructions provided by the supplier. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 51: Winter Care
Always provide for sufficient ventilation in the underbody area Humidity or lack of oxygen e.g. by covering with plastic film may cause optical irregularities to the underbody. Also observe the specifications in the operating instructions of the base vehicle Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 52: Winter Lay-Up
Starting up the vehicle after a temporary lay-up or after lay- up over winter Go through the following checklist before start-up: Activities done Base vehicle Check the tyre pressure on all tyres Check the tyre pressure of the spare wheel Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... - Page 53 To do this, open the water tap Close the water tap Check the water tap for leaks Appliances Check the function of the cooler Check the function of the heater Check the function of the gas cooker Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN...
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Page 54: Maintenance
For the version with a belt lock check the belts and the clips for function and damage. Observe the care instructions provided by the supplier. Check and if necessary adjust the roof shell and its mechanical parts. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... -
Page 55: Spare Parts
These spare parts may only be fitted by the manufacturer or an autho- rised specialist workshop. The VANSTAR dealers are available for any spare parts requirement. When ordering spare parts, please indicate the serial number and the vehicle type to your VANSTAR dealer. -
Page 56: Vehicle Identification Plate
Replacement stickers can be obtained from an authorised dealer or the service centre. 12.7 Changing tyres Note information from the instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer. Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN... - Page 57 The sensor tip should protrude by 5 mm beyond the burner. The sensor neck should not be more than 3 mm away from the burner ring; if necessary, contact custo- mer service Vanstar - 07/23-0 - PSL-MJ24-00EN...
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