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NOTE Wearing out the brake linings by
continuously depressing the brake pedal
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Do not depress the brake pedal continu‐
ously whilst driving.
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To use the braking effect of the engine,
shift to a lower gear in good time.
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NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and
engine when pulling away
#
Do not warm up the engine while the
vehicle is stationary. Pull away immedi‐
ately.
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Avoid high engine speeds and driving at
full throttle until the engine has reached
its operating temperature.
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NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter
due to non-combusted fuel
The engine is not running smoothly and is
misfiring.
Non-combusted fuel may get into the cata‐
lytic converter.
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Only depress the accelerator pedal
slightly.
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Have the cause rectified immediately at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Exhaust emission monitoring
Specific engine systems are designed to keep
poisonous components of exhaust emissions
within legal limits.
These systems only work optimally if they are
maintained exactly according to manufacturer's
specifications. It is for this reason that all work
on the engine should only be performed by quali‐
fied and authorized Freightliner Sprinter service
center technicians.
Under no circumstances should engine settings
be changed. In addition, all specific maintenance
work must be performed at regular intervals and
in compliance with the service regulations of the
dealer named in the imprint. Refer to the Mainte‐
nance Booklet for details.
Notes on short-distance trips
If the vehicle is predominantly used for short-dis‐
tance driving, fuel may accumulate in the engine
oil and cause engine damage.
If you mainly drive short distances, you should
drive on a freeway or go for a country drive for 20
minutes every 480 km (300 miles). This facili‐
tates the regeneration of the diesel particulate fil‐
ter.
Notes on the speed limit
&
WARNING Risk of injury through exceed‐
ing the specified tire load rating or the
permissible speed rating
Exceeding the specified tire load rating or the
permissible speed rating may lead to tire
damage and to the tires bursting.
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Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model.
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Observe the tire load rating and speed
rating required for your vehicle.
As the driver, you must find out about the maxi‐
mum permissible speed for the tires (tire and tire
pressure). In particular, observe the legal require‐
ments for tires for the country you are in.
You can permanently limit the speed of your vehi‐
cle.
Freightliner Sprinter recommends a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop for programming the speed limit.
Note that you cannot exceed a programmed limit
speed when overtaking.
On downhill gradients, the speed limit may be
exceeded. Apply the brakes if necessary.
Display messages indicate that you are approach‐
ing the limit speed.
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For buses, the speed is limited at the factory
to 100 km/h. When overtaking, bear in mind
that the limit speed cannot be exceeded.
Information about driving abroad
Service
An extensive Freightliner Sprinter service is also
available abroad. Nevertheless, please remember
that service facilities or spare parts may not be
available immediately. The relevant workshop
directories are available from a Freightliner
Sprinter service center.
Fuel
In some countries, only fuels with an increased
sulfur content are available.
Mercedes-Benz recommends installing a fuel fil‐
ter with a water separator for countries with an
increased water content in diesel.
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