Braking; Parking Brake - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Braking

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! When the vehicle is parked, always
remove the key to prevent the battery from
becoming discharged.
On vehicles with a battery isolating switch,
switch off the power supply if the vehicle is
to be out of use for a longer period of time.
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WARNING
You must use the parking lamps to enable
your vehicle to be recognized on public roads
when it is dark. You can also use reflective
night parking signs in built-up areas.
Observe legal requirements.
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Stop the vehicle.
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Shift the automatic transmission to
position P.
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Apply the parking brake.
i On steep slopes, turn the front wheels
towards the curb.
! If the coolant temperature is very high,
e.g. after driving on hilly roads, leave the
engine running at idle speed for about
two minutes before turning it off.
This allows the coolant temperature to
return to normal.
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To switch off the engine: turn the key to
position 0 in the ignition lock and remove
it.
The immobilizer is activated.
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Switch on the parking lamps if necessary.
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On uphill or downhill gradients, secure the
vehicle additionally against rolling away by
placing a wheel chock or similar object at
the axle with the heaviest load.
Use the wheel chock (
purpose.
Braking

Parking brake

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Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. They could release the parking brake.
This could lead to a serious or fatal accident.
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As a rule, you may only apply the parking
brake when the vehicle is stationary.
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If the brake lever is applied abruptly, the rear
wheels could lock. The vehicle could then go
into a skid.
WARNING
Only apply the parking brake when the
vehicle is stationary.
To apply the parking brake: pull brake
lever : up as far as the last possible
detent.
The c indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
On vehicles with a folding brake lever, you
can then press lever : down to the stop.
To release the parking brake: on vehicles
with a folding brake lever, first pull brake
lever : up to the stop.
Raise brake lever : slightly and press
release knob ;.
Guide brake lever : down to the stop.
The c indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
WARNING