Introduction - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Introduction

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Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Environmental protection
Environmental note
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Our declared policy is one of comprehensive
environmental protection.
Our objective is to use natural resources,
which are the basis of our existence on this
planet, sparingly and in a manner that takes
the requirements of both nature and
humanity into account.
You too can contribute to environmental
protection by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and engine, transmission,
brake and tire wear depend on these two
factors:
operating conditions of your vehicle
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your personal driving style
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You can influence both factors.
Observe the following notes: Operating
conditions:
avoid driving short distances as this
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increases fuel consumption.
make sure that the tire pressures are
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always correct.
do not carry any unnecessary weight in/on
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the vehicle.
keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
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consumption.
remove roof racks once you no longer need
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them.
a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
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to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the specified service
intervals.
always have maintenance work carried out
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at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Personal driving style:
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
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starting the engine.
do not warm up the engine when the
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vehicle is stationary.
adopt an anticipatory style of driving and
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keep a sufficient distance from other
vehicles.
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
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switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
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Environmental concerns and
recommendations
In this manual, whenever you see instructions
to discard materials, you should first attempt
to reclaim and recycle them. To preserve our
environment, follow appropriate
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials.
Operating safety
Safety notes
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Warning
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles, and certain products of component
wear contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
Emergency tensioning retractors, airbags and
remote control batteries contain perchlorate,
which may require special handling and