Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2019, Руководство по эксплуатации

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All-wheel drive
Notes on all-wheel drive
All-wheel drive ensures permanent drive for all
four wheels, and together with ESP
®
it improves
the traction of the vehicle.
The traction control of the all-wheel drive also
takes place via the brake system. Therefore, the
brake system can overheat during extreme off-
road use. In this case, ease off the accelerator
pedal or stop to allow the brake system to cool
down.
If a driven wheel spins due to insufficient trac‐
tion, observe the following notes:
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When pulling away, make use of the traction
control integrated in ESP ® . Depress the
accelerator pedal as far as necessary.
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Take your foot off the accelerator pedal,
slowly, while the vehicle is in motion.
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tires (M+S tires) and, if necessary, snow chains
(
→
page 205). Only in this way can the maximum
effect of all-wheel drive be achieved.
Use DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) when driv‐
ing downhill off-road (
→
page 120).
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the all-wheel drive system can neither
reduce the risk of an accident nor override the
laws of physics. The all-wheel drive system can‐
not take road, weather and traffic conditions into
account. The all-wheel drive system is only an
aid. You are responsible for maintaining a safe
distance from the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and for staying in
lane.
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NOTE Risk of damage to the drivetrain
and the brake system
If you operate vehicles with all-wheel drive on
a one-axle test stand, you may damage the
drivetrain or the brake system.
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A function or performance test should
only be carried out on a two-axle test
stand.
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If you wish to operate the vehicle on
such a test stand, please consult a
qualified specialist workshop in
advance.
* NOTE Risk of damage to the transfer
case
If you tow the vehicle with a raised axle, the
transfer case can get damaged. Such damage
is not covered by Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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Never tow the vehicle with a raised axle.
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Only tow the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground or fully raised.
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Note the instructions on towing the
vehicle with full contact with the ground
for all wheels.
Engaging all-wheel drive
Conditions for engaging/disengaging
You can engage and deactivate the all-wheel drive
when stationary or while driving slowly.
When stationary, the following must be observed:
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The engine is running.
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The steering wheel in the straight-ahead posi‐
tion.
If the all-wheel drive cannot be engaged when
stationary:
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the selector lever from i to h from
h to i from i to k and back to i .
Engaging and disengaging the all-wheel drive
can be made easier in this way.
Observe the following when driving slowly:
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The engine is running.
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The vehicle is not traveling faster than
6.2 mph (10 km/h).
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The vehicle is not being driven around a bend.
If it is not possible to engage all-wheel drive when
the vehicle is rolling:
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
briefly move the selector lever to i .
Engaging/disengaging all-wheel drive
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NOTE Risk of damage to the transfer
case
If you step on the accelerator pedal while the
all-wheel drive is engaged or disengaged, the
transfer case may be damaged.
118 Driving and parking