Useful Information; Breaking-In Notes; Driving - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Driving

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Useful information

This Operator's Manual describes all models
as well as standard and optional equipment
of your vehicle that were available at the time
of going to print. Country-specific variations
are possible. Note that your vehicle may not
be equipped with all of the described func-
tions. This also applies to systems and func-
tions relevant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops ( page 26).
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Breaking-in notes

The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
New or replaced brake pads and brake disks
only reach their optimum braking effect after
a few hundred miles (a few
hundred kilometers). Until then, compensate
for this by applying greater force to the brake
pedal.
For the service life and economy of your vehi-
cle it is crucial that you break in the engine
with due care.
Therefore, protect the engine for the first
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1000 miles (1500 km) by driving at varying
vehicle and engine speeds.
Avoid overstraining the vehicle and high
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engine speeds during this period, e.g. driv-
ing at full throttle. Do not exceed Ø of the
maximum speed for each gear.
Do not change down a gear manually in
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order to brake.
Try to avoid depressing the accelerator
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pedal beyond the point of resistance (kick-
down).
The shift ranges 3, 2 or 1 should only be
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engaged when driving slowly, e.g. when
driving in mountainous terrain.
After 1000 miles (1500 km), you can increase
the engine speed gradually and accelerate
the vehicle to full speed.
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You should also observe these notes on
breaking-in if the engine or parts of the
drive train on your vehicle have been
replaced.
Driving
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
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WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
overheat and cause a fire
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lose its hold function.
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There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
Battery isolating switch
Important safety notes
! Make sure that the key is in position 0 in
the ignition lock and wait at least 20 sec-
onds before disconnecting or connecting
the battery isolating switch. You could oth-
erwise damage electrical system compo-
nents.
You can use the battery isolating switch to
disconnect the power supply to all your vehi-
cle's consumers. This will prevent uncontrol-
led battery discharge caused by off-load cur-
rent consumption.
If your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary
battery in the engine compartment, you will
need to disconnect both batteries. Only then