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Do not press the brake pedal and accel-
erator pedal simultaneously while driving.
On long and steep downhill gradients, you should
change down to a lower gear in good time. Take
particular note of this when driving a laden vehicle.
By doing so, you will make use of the engine's
braking e ect. This will take some of the strain o
the brake system and prevent the brakes from
overheating and wearing too quickly.
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NNOOTE
TE Wearing out the brake linings by
continuously depressing the brake pedal
#
Do not depress the brake pedal continu-
ously whilst driving.
#
To use the braking e ect of the engine,
shi to a lower gear in good time.
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NNOOTE
TE 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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NNOOTE
TE Damage to the catalytic converter
due to non-combusted fuel
The engine is not running smoothly and is mis-
ring.
Non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter.
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Only depress the accelerator pedal
slightly.
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Have the cause recti ed immediately at a
quali ed specialist workshop.
*
NNOOTE
TE Damage to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance
If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi-
mum permitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
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Observe the signposted headroom clear-
ance.
#
If the vehicle height is greater than the
permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter.
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Observe the changed vehicle height with
add-on roof equipment.
Exhaus
Exhaust emission monit
t emission monitor
oring
ing
Speci c engine systems are designed to keep poi-
sonous components of exhaust gases within legal
limits.
These systems only work optimally if they are
maintained exactly according to manufacturer's
speci cations. It is for this reason that all work on
the engine should only be performed by quali ed
and authorized Freightliner Sprinter service center
technicians.
Under no circumstances should engine settings be
changed. In addition, all speci c 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.
Not
Notes on shor
es on short-dist
t-distance tr
ance trips
ips
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 facilitates
the regeneration of the diesel particulate lter.
Not
Notes on t
es on the limit speed
he limit speed
&
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury through exceeding
the speci ed tire load-bearing capacity or
the permissible speed rating
Exceeding the speci ed tire load rating or the
permissible speed rating may lead to tire dam-
age and to the tires bursting.
#
Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model.
#
Observe the tire load rating and speed
rating required for your vehicle.
You must nd out about the maximum permissible
speed for the tires, i.e. tire and tire pressure.
Observe the legal requirements for tires for the
country in which you are staying.
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