Pulling Away - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Driving and parking
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Starting the engine
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
The % preglow indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X
When the % preglow indicator lamp
goes out, turn the key to position 3 in the
ignition lock and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
i
You can start the engine without preglow
when the engine is warm.
i Depending on the equipment installed,
the vehicle either automatically locks
centrally after switching on the ignition or
after pulling away. The locking knobs in the
doors drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
Automatic door locking can be deactivated
( Y page 55).
Driving off
G
Warning
Do not downshift for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid. You could lose control
of the vehicle and cause an accident.
i After pulling away or switching on the
ignition, the vehicle automatically locks
centrally. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
Automatic door locking can be deactivated
Y
( page 55).
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
The selector lever lock is released.
X
Release the parking brake (
The c indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
X
Move the selector lever to position D or R.
i On vehicles with a reverse warning
feature, a warning signal sounds when
reverse gear is engaged to alert other road
users.
! Only shift into reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary. You could otherwise
damage the transmission.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
General driving tips
Steering
G
Warning
Do not switch off the engine while the vehicle
is in motion.
There is no power assistance for the steering
or the service brake when the engine is not
running.
Steering and braking require significantly
more effort and you could lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident as a result.
! Do not hold the steering wheel at full
steering angle for a long time, e.g. when
turning or maneuvering.
The hydraulic pump could be damaged if
the hydraulic fluid temperature increases.
Overrun cut-off
If you take your foot off the accelerator pedal,
the diesel fuel supply is cut off in overrun
mode when the engine speed is out of the idle
speed control range.
Y page 112).