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There is no required maintenance for the engine generator. Note, however, that your vehicle's serpentine belt (the belt which drives the
vehicle's alternator, water pump, power steering, etc.) will be different than the one for similar vehicles without the engine generator, so
carrying a spare belt may be prudent in case you have a serpentine belt failure while traveling.

NAPA belt number for long wheelbase Sprinter Roadtrek

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s with the engine generator is 060523HD, and the belt dimensions are 13/16" x 52 7/8" or 20 mm x

1342 mm outside circumference.

Solar Panels

The solar panels operate automatically and the charger and controller are configured at the factory. There are no user-configurable options on the controller.

Solar controller in cabinet above galley

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Summary of Contents for SS Agile 2017

Page 1: ... Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc R00 Owner s Manual 2017 SS Agile ...

Page 2: ...es 8 Do s and Don ts 8 Symbol Legend 8 Regulatory Warnings 8 Information Cautions and Warnings 9 Before You Head Out 11 Coming Home 11 Interior Living Space 12 Cabinets 12 Galley Drawers 14 Lights 15 Tables 15 Rear Table 15 Front Table 16 Captain s Seats 16 Blinds 18 Ventilation 19 Sleeping Facilities 20 Sofa Bed 20 ...

Page 3: ...me Theatre System 24 Antenna and Cable Connections 24 Controlling the Rear Speakers 24 Refrigerator 25 Microwave Convection Oven 25 Microwave Convection Oven Big Inverter Version 25 Cooktop Stove 26 Hot Water 26 Outside Your Roadtrek 27 Awning 27 Exterior Step 28 Rear Door 28 Rear Door Screen 29 Outside Shower 30 Utility Bays 31 Fuel Fil 32 Utilities 33 Fresh Water 33 ...

Page 4: ...8 Turning On the Batteries 39 If the Batteries Are Depleted 39 Jump Starting Your Engine 40 Battery Disconnect Switch 40 Standard 2500 Watt Inverter 40 Optional Engine Generator 41 Solar Panels 42 Shore Power 43 Electrical Outlets 44 Monitor Panel 45 Location 45 Power Sources 45 12 Volt DC Power 46 The EcoTrek Batteries 46 Turning on the Batteries 47 The 12V Main Power Switch 48 ...

Page 5: ... AC Breaker and 12 Volt Fuse Panel 50 Alarms and Warnings 51 CO Monitor 51 Smoke Detector 51 Fire Extinguisher 51 Maintenance 52 Tires 52 Cargo Carrying Capacity 52 Owner Maintenance Checks 52 When You Stop for Fuel or Weekly 53 Every Other Week 53 At Least Monthly 53 At Least Every Three Months 53 At Least Twice a Year 53 At Least Once a Year 54 Other Maintenance Checks 54 Spare Tire Storage 55 O...

Page 6: ...oup North America Inc R00 Specifications 58 Warranty 59 Industry Leading Six Year Transferable RV Warranty 59 Chassis Manufacturer Warranty 59 Appliance Warranty 59 AGM Battery 59 Registration 59 Regulatory Notices 61 ...

Page 7: ...y as certain add ons or customization to an RV may change the manner these operations are performed Copyright Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc hereby known as Erwin Hymer Group NA reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in colours materials equipment specifications and models The information contained in this manual is intended as a guide only as continuous improvements ar...

Page 8: ...cle Propane cylinders are equipped with safety devices that relieve excessive pressure by discharging propane to the atmosphere Propane gas is highly flammable This action can lead to fire or explosion and result in death or serious injury Warning Do not use gas cooking appliances for comfort heating Can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning which can lead to death or serious injury Warning Gas cookin...

Page 9: ... inside the Roadtrek in cold temperatures Remove it to reduce the chance of damage from the cold Check the Owner s Manual for the TV for storage and operating temperatures TV To remove the TV release the bracket on the back of the TV mounting bracket and remove the RCA cables power supply cable and antenna cable Propane Do not store propane tanks inside your vehicle Propane tanks are equipped with...

Page 10: ...ng any 110 V unplug the output lead from the power inverter Exterior Access Doors Ensure the shore power cord and city water supply lines are disconnected and in their stored positions before the vehicle is put in motion Awning Close the sliding side door prior to opening or closing the awning Dining Table When storing the dining table secure in place using the snap on strap Extra Counter Space Ma...

Page 11: ...oadtrek ready to go for next time Refer to other sections in this manual for the procedures listed here On your way home dump the gray tank and toilet cassette at a convenient facility See the HOWTO Waste Water Dumping section for a concise description of the procedure to do this Some RV parks and gas stations will let you dump for a fee some city wastewater plants will let you dump for free but t...

Page 12: ...Your Roadtrek is equipped with cabinet latches which prevent the door from opening while the vehicle is in motion The pushbuttons on the cabinet latches toggle from latched button in to openable button out by pressing the button To open a cabinet press the button to pop the latch pull gently on the latch and the cabinet door will open To close a cabinet make sure the latch is still open button out...

Page 13: ... on both bottom corners of the cabinet door while simultaneously applying gentle pressure to open it as shown above left DO NOT FORCE THE DOOR OPEN BY PULLING OR PRYING ON IT you will break the latch The screw in the top part of the hinge nearest the pivot point adjusts the vertical location of the door Screw out to raise the door and fix stuck doors screw in to lower the door and fix doors that w...

Page 14: ...re drawers to the left and right of the food preparation surface The center panel is fixed and is not a drawer All these drawers have conventional non locking knobs and a friction closure mechanism to secure them while the Roadtrek is in motion Make sure they are completely closed before driving ...

Page 15: ...s above the vehicle s sliding door To use the tap lights press the fixture lens Tables Your Roadtrek is equipped with two tables for your use one for the front and one for the rear of the vehicle Rear Table The rear table is stored under the bench seat on the driver s side The table leg is stored behind the driver s seat To install the table place the leg into the existing floor socket Rotate the ...

Page 16: ...ts on the outboard side of each front seat the knob in front raises and lowers the front of the seat the lever where the back and base of the seat join raises and lowers the back of the seat and the knob above that on the seat back reclines the seat back The lumbar support adjustment is on the inboard side of the seat For the full range of adjustments on the front seats please refer to the Mercede...

Page 17: ...orner of the seat base Push this lever to the left driver s side of vehicle and slide the seat The swivel lever for the rear seat is on the right passenger side of the base Push it backward to release the lock and swivel the seat Seat swivel adjustment Lumbar support adjustment on inboard side seat Outboard front seat adjustments ...

Page 18: ...d layer is used for privacy To use the blinds gently pull from the center of the blind in a downward motion this will bring the first shade level down to cover the window To bring the privacy level down simply pull the bar located at the top of the blind down to your desired position The blind located above the galley area is a metal blind which can be closed for total privacy Shades drawn Blinds ...

Page 19: ...g the large knurled knob Raise the cover then use the remote to the desired speed and temperature There is also a fuse in the body of the fan in addition to the fuse in the distribution panel Check both fuses if your fan stops working Check both this fuse and the one on the 12 volt fuse panel if your fan stops working The fan cover may rattle if your drive with it open ...

Page 20: ...e sofa To lower the sofa please follow these steps Remove any heavy or bulky objects from the sofa Clear the space in front of the sofa Check underneath the sofa for objects that may be caught in the sofa as it moves Push the center seatbelts back through the sofa between the seat and the back cushions so the seat belts end up underneath the sofa Locate the power sofa switch under the television o...

Page 21: ... between the two side bench seats Secure it into the notches on the inner surface of both bench seat bases Reposition the bottom cushions of the side bench seats over this panel so they are side by side Place the long thin vertical bench seat cushions in the empty space between the wall and the larger bench seat cushions When you raise the sofa put the seat belts back in position To do this open t...

Page 22: ... the right hand door first followed by the left You must close this door securely before driving Make sure both the pin and the thumbscrew latch are closed as a part of your pre trip checklist Using the Toilet The bathroom in your Roadtrek contains a marine type toilet To secure the doors once inside use the inside latch To flush the toilet use your foot to press the foot pedal located at the bott...

Page 23: ...to start the flow of water Adjust the water temperature as needed using the cold and hot water knobs on the sink faucet After Showering Turn off the water using the hot and cold knobs on the sink faucet Push the knob located between the sink faucet back down to switch the flow of water back to the sink faucet Refasten the drain stopper in the center of the bathroom floor this is important as it st...

Page 24: ...cable TV connection how to hook up cable Controlling the Rear Speakers The surround sound system offered in your Roadtrek allows you to control the rear speaker sound in your vehicle Locate the speaker switch which can be found in the cabinet above the home theater system Surround Setting Allows back speakers to function as part of the TV home theater system Off Setting Turns the rear speakers off...

Page 25: ...k the refrigerator Owner s Manual for more details of operation and maintenance Do not block the vent between the galley cabinet top and the window This vent must be unobstructed for the refrigerator to cool properly Microwave Convection Oven The microwave oven is a standard microwave convection oven operating on 120 volt AC Microwave Convection Oven Big Inverter Version The microwave oven is a st...

Page 26: ...ontrols Please refer to the Monitor Panel section for the location of the water heater controls To use the heater Turn the battery disconnect switch on Check you have propane in your tank and the main valve on the propane tank is on before turning the water heater on at the control panel The red indicator light will be on briefly until the burner lights Check the water heater Owner s Manual for mo...

Page 27: ... and lower the supports on each side Once extended secure the supports to the two attachment points on the side of the vehicle or to the ground with the pins provided To stow the awning Detach the supports from the attachment points Retract the awning using the power switch Refer to the awning manual for proper methods of deploying and securing the awning The awning is only powered when the igniti...

Page 28: ...itch is on This is to prevent damage caused by driving with the step extended Rear Door The rear doors of your Roadtrek have the ability to open all the way so they fold against the sides of the vehicle To open the doors to their fullest extent 1 Open the door to 90 degrees 2 Close them slightly to relieve some of the tension on the door strap 3 Pull out the curved door strap by the tail light ass...

Page 29: ...m and the tabs snap onto the rear seat belt anchors Fasten these two snaps on each anchor and use the hook and loop strips on the screen to attach it across the bottom of the door opening Start the zipper at each bottom corner by pushing the bottom stop the metal end of the zipper into the two back to back zipper sliders and zipping the top slider upward The double slide zipper arrangement allows ...

Page 30: ...nattended with the screen in place and the doors open They may take themselves for a walk Outside Shower On the driver s side near the rear there is a rectangular compartment which houses the outside shower Like the inside shower this will provide hot and cold running water should you choose to shower outside Use the brass auxiliary key which came with your Roadtrek to unlock the compartment door ...

Page 31: ... the city water connection point and propane tank You can find more information in the HOWTO Propane System section The compartment behind the second door contains left to right the waste water disposal hose the gray water valve handle the black water value handle the waste water disposal pump cleaning knob and the cable TV connection point Lid support Driver s side bays Propane tank Shore power c...

Page 32: ...side door 2 Swing open the fuel fill cover 3 Shut the driver s door to prevent fumes from entering the car 4 Remove the fuel cap 5 Fill the tank with DIESEL FUEL ONLY 6 After fueling replace the fuel cap 7 Re open the driver s side door 8 Shut the fuel fill cover 9 For DEF fill refer to the Sprinter owner s manual Wastewater hose dump valves pump cleaning knob and CATV connection Fuel fil ...

Page 33: ...nks are filled and the water is used as a single tank You do not have to switch anything to fill the tanks or use the water in them The gravity fill is located on the front passenger door post near the door handle Open the door and look for the orange plug Remove this plug fill with a hose from any safe water source until it overflows out the fill opening There is also an overflow tube attached to...

Page 34: ...rpose potable water hose These are usually white in color Buy a new one and use it only for filling your tanks and connecting to city water View any hose lying around a campground with extreme skepticism especially if there s a wastewater dump nearby Large RVs use hoses to flush their wastewater system To connect the Roadtrek s water system to an outside source Turn the water pump off Close the ci...

Page 35: ...hower floor after use to prevent gray water from sloshing up into the shower pan from the gray water tank while driving The gray and black water tank level indicators on the control panel will give you an approximate indicator of your tank levels See HOWTO Monitor Panel for more information on indicators When the gray water tanks is full to capacity water will no longer drain down the shower and s...

Page 36: ...bustion chamber in the heater and is normal If your air conditioner is equipped with a heat strip the setting Heat will also appear on your thermostat along with Furnace This heating strip will heat the coach when power is supplied either through a generator or shore power It will not function off the coach batteries Cooling The roof mounted air conditioner in your Roadtrek will provide cool air w...

Page 37: ...r heating the cabin for extended periods of time unless you are attached to shore power or running the engine For all other circumstances use the regular heating system to heat the cabin If your unit has the heat strip option you can operate it by turning the thermostat to furnace and setting the desired temperature The third setting fan recirculates cabin air using the fan inside the air conditio...

Page 38: ...ity of the owner once sold Roadtrek does not cover warranty replacement of the batteries for lack of maintenance Roadtrek places the coach batteries under the hood but the actual chassis battery that powers the engine headlights etc is under the driver s floor Mercedes has created jumper cable points under the hood in case you have to jump your battery to get your engine started Use these They wil...

Page 39: ... System If the Batteries Are Depleted Unplug from shore power Turn off inverter Start the engine Allow about 30 seconds for the batteries to start If necessary press the RESET button on top of the panel Once the batteries are on plug into shore power if desired and turn off the engine When not in use turn the batteries off When storing the batteries for extended periods charge them overnight first...

Page 40: ...he inverter which produces 120 volt household current from the battery bank Turn this switch on whenever you wish to use any 120 volt appliance such as the television or DVD player or want to plug one of your appliances into an electrical receptacle Turn this switch off upon retiring at night or when the system is not in use since the inverter produces a small but steady drain on the batteries eve...

Page 41: ... in your batteries last for a longer period If your vehicle is equipped with an engine generator the engine generator is mounted on the vehicle engine and is operated by idling the vehicle engine If your coach batteries are low simply start the vehicle engine and let it idle until the batteries are sufficiently charged Usually 30 minutes of idling are enough to restore moderately depleted coach ba...

Page 42: ... generator so carrying a spare belt may be prudent in case you have a serpentine belt failure while traveling NAPA belt number for long wheelbase Sprinter Roadtrek s with the engine generator is 060523HD and the belt dimensions are 13 16 x 52 7 8 or 20 mm x 1342 mm outside circumference Solar Panels The solar panels operate automatically and the charger and controller are configured at the factory...

Page 43: ...as soon as you plug it in This plug goes in only one way find the prong with the right angle L shaped on the cord end and on the socket and align them Once the plug is pushed in all the way turn it slightly clockwise to lock it into place and tighten the black plastic threaded ring around the outside of the socket To disconnect unthread the black plastic ring and rotate the plug slightly countercl...

Page 44: ...tlet pops out when they sense an anomaly or sometimes when the circuit undergoes transitional load conditions If you are not getting power from an outlet check and reset this button if needed by pushing it in The one over the galley provides protection for outlets on the driver s side of the Roadtrek The outlet behind the passenger side rear captain s chair provides GFCI protection for the TV and ...

Page 45: ...e rear captain s seat To the left of the main monitor panel is the inverter switch Power Sources The monitor panel controls two separate power sources the 12 volt DC power and the 120 volt AC power via the inverter The inverter switch also has a shore power and battery charging indicator Monitor Panel Inverter Control Panel ...

Page 46: ...sets of switches and so on The lower rocker switch turns on the bank In normal operation this switch should always be on This powers the battery management system which manages all functions of the EcoTrek 200 including charging voltage protection and the battery heaters when it gets cold The battery management system will turn off the batteries when they are run down to near empty The system will...

Page 47: ...emperature it could be between 30 60 minutes depending on outside temperatures until the batteries are at a temperature where they can be charged If you have more than one EcoTrek 200 and all have been depleted start one first allow it to charge for 30 minutes or an hour then bring up the others The current draw is the highest at the start and this allows the charging system to keep up Strictly sp...

Page 48: ...ator light to the right of it to show you that the battery power is on Inverter The inverter provides 120 volt AC household current to the 120 volt appliances and wall outlets Turn the inverter on only when you need household power It uses a fair amount of energy just being on so turn it on when you need power and turn it off when you don t Do not change the setting on the inverter itself That swi...

Page 49: ...n the pump off until you refill the tank As with the patio light switch pressing the top of the button turns the pump on and pressing the bottom turns it off The water pump can be left on to provide on demand water as long as the tank has water in it and the pump is not running dry Tank Levels and Battery Charge Indicators To the right of the control panel are the indicator lights for the battery ...

Page 50: ...lack plastic cover Open the cabinet remove the cover and note the label on the cover identifying information for each breaker and fuse as to what appliance or light each one supplies power to When storing the Roadtrek for extended periods of time turn off the battery disconnect switch your inverter and the main 30A circuit breaker in this panel Agile power distribution panel location Agile AC brea...

Page 51: ...e life beyond which it needs to be replaced See Manufacturer s Owner s Manual for other operating instructions or look for the sticker which is sometimes placed on the detector to see the replacement date The detector may chirp if the coach batteries are running low Smoke Detector The smoke detector is located to the right of the monitor panel It is powered by a commonly available 9 volt battery w...

Page 52: ...nance interval defined as every 40 000 km 24 000 miles Follow the tire rotation pattern for dual rear wheel models in your owner s manual Cargo Carrying Capacity See the information labels attached to the driver door post Owner Maintenance Checks Listed below are vehicle maintenance checks and inspections that should be performed by the owner or qualified service technician at the indicated interv...

Page 53: ...1 2 cup vinegar added to the next tankful which will also be drained before filling with fresh water for use will help dissipate the chlorine smell Refer to other sections in this manual for drain and fill locations At Least Twice a Year Check windshield wiper operation o Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid o Wiper blades should be replaced at least once a year Check rad...

Page 54: ... water to the gray tank At Least Once a Year Lubricate all door hinges locks and latches especially the exposed hinges on exterior doors These will freeze up and cause damage to the doors if neglected Have appliances tested and cleaned Wax and polish and protect exterior surfaces The wheels are coated aluminum and there is no bare aluminum on the vehicle so do not use aluminum polish on any surfac...

Page 55: ...ve your Roadtrek If you ever need to change a tire you will need this key If your new Roadtrek still has the blue coating on the chrome spare tire cover remove it as soon as you can If left on for an extended period particularly in the hot sun it will become very difficult to remove To lower the continental kit spare tire and gain access to the driver s side rear door of the Roadtrek unlatch the r...

Page 56: ...tire unlock the chrome surround with the key supplied with your Roadtrek lower the tire unbolt the tire from the carrier with your lug wrench and lift the tire off the carrier Follow the Sprinter manual for instructions on the use of the jack and other tire change procedures Install the flat tire on the spare tire carrier and reattach the chrome surround Do not attempt to raise an empty tire carri...

Page 57: ...than a motorhome Some dealerships do not want to work on motorhomes but most can service a 3 4 ton van Again start with the service writer then the service manager and finally if you are unable to resolve your issues with the service department contact the dealership managing partner or owner If you cannot resolve your chassis related issues at the dealer level contact Mercedes factory service Erw...

Page 58: ...ifications This applies to Erwin Hymer Group NA upfits only Total fresh water capacity includes water heater 36 gallons 136 litres Fresh water tank capacity 30 gallons 113 litres Gray water tank capacity 21 gallons 79 litres Black water tank capacity 10 gallons 38 litres Battery type AGM maintenance free Optional Lithium battery 200 AMP per module Battery capacity 220 amp hours standard 440 amp ho...

Page 59: ...tomotive manufacturer Please refer to the chassis manufacturer warranty information for details Appliance Warranty Appliance warranties are not initially warrantied by Erwin Hymer Group NA but are covered by individual warranties offered by their respective manufacturers to which terms both Purchaser and Dealer must comply Please refer to your warranty information for a list of appliances that app...

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Page 61: ...aints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer and or Erwin Hymer Group NA To contact NHTSA you may call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 or 366 0123 in Washington DC area or write to NHTSA U S Depart...

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