Driving Tips - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Apply the parking brake.
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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 149).
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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.
X
When stowing the wheel chock, make
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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.
When stowing the wheel chock, make
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sure that it is secured in the retainer with
the locking springs.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you park your vehicle for longer than
three weeks:
connect the batteries to a trickle charger or
R
disconnect the vehicle's starter battery or
R
switch off the electrical system using the
R
battery main switch (
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disconnect the vehicle's auxiliary battery
R
Otherwise, you need to check the battery's
condition of charge every three weeks, since
standby power consumption can drain the
battery. If the battery voltage is lower than
12.2 V, the battery must be charged. Other-
wise, the battery may be damaged by exhaus-
tive discharging.
Be sure to observe the notes on disconnect-
ing and charging the batteries under "Bat-
tery" ( page 258). You can obtain informa-
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tion about trickle chargers from a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
6 weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use. In this event, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.

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
Driving tips
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page 137) and
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