Emergency Exit - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Emergency exit

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Crosswind Assist does not react:
in the event of severe jolts and vibrations,
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e.g. as a result of uneven surfaces or pot-
holes
if the vehicle loses traction, e.g. on snow or
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ice or when aquaplaning
to large and sudden steering movements
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by the driver
Crosswind Assist is operational again as soon
as the driving conditions return to normal.
Crosswind Assist detects strong crosswind
gusts that can impair the road holding of your
vehicle when driving straight ahead. Cross-
wind Assist intervenes depending on the
direction and strength of the crosswind.
A stabilizing brake application helps you to
keep the vehicle on track.
Information appears in the instrument cluster
In the event that Crosswind Assist intervenes
noticeably.
On vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons: the d indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster flashes.
On vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
the d indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes and the message
Assist Active
appears in the multifunction
display.
Crosswind Assist is active above a vehicle
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) when the vehicle
is driving straight ahead or cornering gently.
Emergency exit
Emergency exit window
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WARNING
The emergency exit window cannot be locked
in place. You risk injury if you exit the vehicle
through the emergency exit window.
Make sure that nobody becomes trapped,
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both when closing and when opening the
emergency exit window.
The opened emergency exit window must
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be held in place by another person.
Pay attention to traffic conditions.
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WARNING
If the emergency exit window is unlocked
while driving, it could open and slam shut and
consequently fall down. There is a risk of an
accident and injury.
Before starting off, make sure that the emer-
gency exit window is locked and the locking
pins are undamaged.
! Make sure there is sufficient clearance
when opening the emergency exit window.
Hold the open window in position. You
could otherwise damage the emergency
exit window.
Crosswind
The emergency exit window is intended for
use in an emergency only and must not be
opened unless the vehicle is stationary. The
emergency exit window is the first window
behind the driver's seat on the driver's side. It
is marked by the "Emergency Exit" label.
To open: position both handles : verti-
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cally. This will break locking pins ;.
The window is unlocked.
Swing the window outward by the handles
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and hold it in this position. Make sure there
is sufficient clearance when doing so.
To close: close the window.
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