Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Never leave the engine or, if present, the
auxiliary heating running in an enclosed
space without sufficient ventilation.
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DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poison-
ous exhaust gases
If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventilation
is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases such
as carbon monoxide may enter the vehicle.
This is the case, for example, if the vehicle gets
stuck in the snow.
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Keep the tailpipe and the area around the
vehicle free from snow when the engine
or the stationary heater is running.
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Open a window on the side of the vehicle
facing away from the wind to ensure an
adequate supply of fresh air.
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to being under the influence of alcohol and
drugs while driving
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations. Even
a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect
your reflexes, perceptions and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent are greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
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Do not drink or take drugs and drive or
allow anyone to drive who has been
drinking or taking drugs.
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury from
operating mobile communications equip-
ment
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment when driving, you will be distracted from
the traffic situation. This could also cause you
to lose control of the vehicle.
The probability of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent increases greatly if you operate mobile
communication equipment when driving.
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Only operate mobile communication
equipment when the vehicle is stationary.
For your own safety, observe the following points
when operating mobile communications equip-
ment:
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Observe the legal requirements for the country
in which you are driving.
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While driving, only operate mobile communica-
tions equipment when the traffic conditions
permit it. You may otherwise be distracted
from the traffic conditions, cause an accident
and injure yourself and others.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to over-
heated brake system
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal during
while driving, the brake system may overheat.
This increases the braking distance and the
brake system may even fail.
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Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.
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Do not press the brake pedal and accel-
erator pedal simultaneously while driving.
On long and steep downhill gradients, you should
change down to a lower gear in good time. Take
particular note of this when driving a laden vehicle.
By doing so, you will make use of the engine's
braking effect. This will take some of the strain off
the brake system and prevent the brakes from
overheating and wearing too quickly.
* NOTE Wearing out the brake linings by
continuously depressing the brake pedal
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Do not depress the brake pedal continu-
ously whilst driving.
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To use the braking effect of the engine,
shift to a lower gear in good time.
* NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and engine
when pulling away
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Do not warm up the engine while the
vehicle is stationary. Pull away immedi-
ately.
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Avoid high engine speeds and driving at
full throttle until the engine has reached
its operating temperature.
* NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter
due to non-combusted fuel
The engine is not running smoothly and is mis-
firing.
Non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter.
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