Driving Tips; Chock - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Apply the parking brake.
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition
X
lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
X
away ( page 151).
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Wheel chock
Use the wheel chock or a similar object to
prevent the vehicle from rolling away, e.g.
when parking or changing a wheel.
Wheel chock in the load/passenger compartment
To remove the wheel chock on Cargo
X
Vans/Passenger Vans: pull restraining
cable : down a little and remove it from
retainer ;.
Remove the chock.
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When stowing the wheel chock, make
sure that restraining cable : is holding it
securely in retainer ;.
Wheel chock to the rear of the chassis on the left
side of the vehicle (example)
To remove the wheel chock on Cab
X
Chassis: pull the locking springs down and
remove the wheel chock.
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When stowing the wheel chock, make
sure that it is secured in the retainer with
the locking springs.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
4 weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
Disconnect the battery (
X
switch off the battery main switch
( page 136).
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Or
Connect the battery to a trickle charger.
X
You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
6 weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
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seek advice.

Driving tips

General notes
Important safety notes
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WARNING
The driver's attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we rec-
ommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop before placing or taking a telephone
call. If you choose to use the telephone while
driving, please use the hands-free device and
only use the telephone when road, weather
and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Driving tips
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page 262) or
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