Mercedes-Benz Freightliner Sprinter 2022, Руководство по эксплуатации

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driving experience and become accustomed to
the new handling characteristics.
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Before driving, check the following:
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that the trailer tow hitch and ball coupling
are secure
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that the safety switch for braked trailers is
functioning correctly
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that the safety chains are secure and
undamaged
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that the electrical connections are secure
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that the lights are functioning correctly
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the wheels for damage and correct tire
pressure ( / page 237)
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Adjust the outside mirrors so that you have a
clear view of the rear section of the trailer.
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If the trailer is equipped with an individual brak-
ing system, check before each journey whether
the brakes are functioning correctly.
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If the trailer has electronically controlled
brakes, pull away carefully with the vehicle/
trailer combination. Brake manually using the
brake controller and check whether the brakes
are functioning correctly.
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Secure the load on the trailer in line with the
requirements and rules for load-securing meth-
ods.
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When driving with a trailer, check at regular
intervals that the load is secure and that the
lights and brakes are functioning correctly.
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Bear in mind that the handling characteristics
are more unstable when towing a trailer than
when driving without a trailer. Avoid sudden
steering movements.
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The vehicle/trailer combination is heavier,
accelerates more slowly, has a reduced climb-
ing ability and an increased braking distance. It
is more susceptible to side winds and requires
careful steering.
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If possible, do not brake suddenly, but rather
moderately at rst so that the trailer can acti-
vate its brakes. Then increase the pressure on
the brake pedal.
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If the automatic transmission shi s between
gears on uphill or downhill gradients, restrict
the shi range. Select shi range 4, 3, 2 or 1.
A lower gear and reduced speed decrease the
risk of engine damage.
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When driving on a downhill gradient, shi to a
lower gear to use the engine's braking e ect.
Avoid constant braking, as this could cause the
vehicle brakes and possibly also the trailer
brakes to overheat.
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If the coolant temperature increases signi -
cantly when the air-conditioning system is
switched on, switch the air-conditioning sys-
tem o .
Coolant heat can also be dissipated by switch-
ing the air ow and the temperature of the
heater or air conditioning to the maximum
level. Open the windows if necessary.
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When overtaking, pay particular attention to
the increased overtaking distance of your vehi-
cle/trailer combination.
Due to the length of your vehicle/trailer combi-
nation you will require a longer stretch of road
before switching back to the original lane.
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of accident due to
unbraked trailer with excessively high
gross weight
If you tow a trailer without a separate func-
tional braking system and a gross trailer weight
(GTW) of more than 1635 lbs (750 kg), then
the vehicle brake system may overheat.
This increases the braking distance and the
brake system may even fail.
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Always use a trailer with a separate func-
tional braking system when towing a
trailer with a gross trailer weight (GTW) of
more than 1635 lbs (750 kg).
* NNOOTE TE Damage to the drive train, transmis-
sion or trailer tow hitch due to excess
gross combination weight
The permissible gross combination weight is
exceeded.
The drive train, the transmission or the trailer
tow hitch may be damaged.
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Comply with the permissible gross com-
bination weight.
For vehicles with a permissible gross vehicle
weight of 11030 lbs (5003 kg), the permissible
gross combination weight is less than the sum of
the permissible gross vehicle weight plus the per-
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