Mercedes-Benz Freightliner Sprinter 2022, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Always drive on inclines in the line of fall
(straight up or down) and do not turn.
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of injury from acceleration
forces during o -road driving
You could be thrown from your seat, for exam-
ple.
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Always wear your seat belt even when
driving o -road.
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of injury to the hands when
driving over obstacles
If you drive over obstacles or in tire ruts, the
steering wheel may whip around.
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The steering wheel must always be held
securely with both hands.
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Always hold the steering wheel so that
your thumbs are on the outer rim of the
steering wheel.
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When driving over obstacles, expect
increased steering forces at short notice.
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of re due to ammable
materials on hot parts of the exhaust sys-
tem
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system.
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When driving on unpaved roads or o -
road, regularly check the vehicle under-
side.
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Remove trapped plants or other amma-
ble material, in particular.
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If there is damage, consult a quali ed
specialist workshop immediately.
* NNOOTE TE Damage to the vehicle a er driving
o -road
Foreign bodies, such as stones and branches,
could become trapped on the vehicle under-
side or on wheels and tires while you are driv-
ing and cause damage to the vehicle.
Foreign bodies could cause the following dam-
age:
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Damage the suspension, the fuel tank or
the brake system
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Cause imbalances and thus vibrations
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Regularly remove any trapped foreign
bodies, e.g. stones and branches.
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A er driving o -road, check carefully
whether there is any damage to the vehi-
cle.
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If there is damage, have the vehicle
checked at a quali ed specialist work-
shop.
When driving o -road or on unpaved surfaces,
check the vehicle underside, wheels and tires reg-
ularly at regular intervals. In particular, remove any
trapped foreign bodies, e.g. stones and branches.
Observe the following notes regarding foreign bod-
ies of this kind:
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They may damage the suspension, the fuel
tank or the brake system.
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They may disturb the balance and cause vibra-
tions.
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They may be ung out from the vehicle when
you continue driving.
If there is any damage, inform a quali ed specialist
workshop.
When driving o -road on steep inclines, you must
make sure that the DEF tank is su ciently lled.
Therefore, ensure a level of at least ten liters
before o -road driving.
When driving o -road and on construction sites,
sand, mud and water, also mixed with oil, can get
into the brakes. This may lead to a reduction in
braking e ect or total brake failure, also as a result
of increased wear. The braking characteristics will
vary depending on the material that has got into
the system. Clean the brakes a er driving o -road.
If you then notice a reduced braking e ect or hear
scraping noises, have the brake system checked
immediately at a quali ed specialist workshop.
Adjust your driving style to the changed braking
characteristics.
Driving o -road or on construction sites increases
the possibility of vehicle damage which may in turn
lead to the failure of certain major assemblies and
systems. Adapt your driving style to the o -road
driving conditions. Drive carefully. Have any vehicle
damage recti ed at a quali ed specialist workshop
as soon as possible.
When driving on rough cross-country terrain, do
not shi the transmission to neutral and do not
disengage the clutch. You could lose control when
attempting to brake the vehicle with the service
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