Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2019, Operating Instructions Manual

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Using the button in the control panel
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Park the vehicle, leaving the ignition switched
on.
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To lower automatically: briefly press the
lower section of switch 2 .
Electronic level control automatically lowers
the vehicle.
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To stop the movement, briefly press the upper
section of switch 1 .
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To raise to driving level: briefly press the
upper section of switch 1 .
Electronic level control automatically raises
the vehicle to the driving level.
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To stop the movement, briefly press the lower
section of switch 2 .
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To switch on automatically: drive at over
6.2 mph (10 km/h) or release the parking
brake.
Electronic level control controls the vehicle
level automatically.
Charging the system with air in an emergency
Vehicles with valves for electronic level control
emergency charging only. If electronic level con‐
trol is malfunctioning and the vehicle is leaning,
you can raise or lower the vehicle by connecting
an external compressed-air source to one of the
emergency valves (tire valves). If electronic level
control is deactivated, you can drive on carefully
to the nearest qualified specialist workshop and
have the malfunction remedied.
*
NOTE Damage due to pressure being too
high
If the pressure in the air suspension bellows
is too high, the compressed-air lines or the air
suspension bellows may be damaged.
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Ensure you observe the maximum per‐
missible operating pressure of 600 kPa
(6 bar/87 psi).
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Apply the parking brake.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position j .
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Switch off electronic level control
(
→
page 123).
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Switch off the engine and open the hood
(
→
page 174).
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Unscrew the valve cap of the corresponding
valve.
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Connect the external compressed-air source.
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Raise or lower the vehicle level by charging or
releasing compressed air until the driving
level has been reached and the vehicle is in a
horizontal position. While doing so, ensure
you observe the maximum permissible oper‐
ating pressure of 600 kPa (6 bar/87 psi).
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Disconnect the external compressed-air
source.
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Tighten the valve caps on the valves.
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Close the hood (
→
page 174).
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Drive on carefully to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop.
Problems with the electronic level control
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
You cannot raise or lower
the vehicle level when
stationary.
The compressor is in danger of overheating. After repeatedly raising and
lowering the vehicle, electronic level control (play protection) is deactiva‐
ted.
124 Driving and parking