Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Руководство по эксплуатации

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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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After driving off-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 qualified specialist work-
shop.
When driving off-road or on unpaved surfaces,
check the vehicle underside, wheels and tires 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 cause imbalances and thus vibra-
tions.
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They may be flung out from the vehicle when
you continue driving.
If there is any damage, inform a qualified specialist
workshop.
When driving off-road on steep inclines, you must
make sure that the DEF
®
tank is sufficiently filled.
Therefore, ensure a level of at least 2.6 gal (10 l)
before off-road driving.
When driving off-road and on construction sites,
sand, mud and water, for example, also mixed with
oil, can get into the brakes. This may lead to a
reduction in braking effect or total brake failure,
including as a result of increased wear. The brak-
ing characteristics will vary depending on the
material that has got into the system. Clean the
brakes after driving off-road. If you then notice a
reduced braking effect or hear scraping noises,
have the brake system checked immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. Adjust your driving
style to the changed braking characteristics.
Driving off-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 off-road
driving conditions. Drive carefully. Have any vehicle
damage rectified at a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as possible.
When driving on rough cross-country terrain, do
not shift the transmission to neutral and do not
disengage the clutch. You could lose control when
attempting to brake the vehicle with the service
brake. If your vehicle cannot manage an uphill
incline, drive back down in reverse gear.
When loading your vehicle for off-road driving or on
a construction site, keep the vehicle's center of
gravity as low as possible.
Check-list before off-road driving
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Check the fuel and DEF
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levels ( / page 173)
and refill if necessary (
/
page 132).
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Engine: check the oil level and add oil if neces-
sary ( / page 215). Before driving up or down
extreme inclines or slopes, fill the oil to the
maximum level.
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If you drive up or down extreme inclines or
slopes, the
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symbol may appear in the
instrument cluster. The engine operating
safety is not put at risk if you have filled the
engine oil to the maximum level before the
journey.
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Vehicle tool kit: check that the jack is working
( / page 260).
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Make sure that a lug wrench ( / page 260), a
wooden underlay for the jack, a robust tow
rope, a folding spade and a wheel chock (may
be present, depending on equipment) are car-
ried in the vehicle.
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Tires and wheels: check the tire tread depth
( / page 242) and the tire pressure
( / page 249).
Rules for off-road driving
Always be aware of the vehicle's ground clearance,
and avoid obstacles such as deep tire ruts.
Obstacles can damage the following parts of the
vehicle, for example:
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suspension
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drivetrain
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fuel and operating fluid reservoirs
Therefore, always drive slowly when off-road. If you
must drive over obstacles, have the co-driver
instruct you.
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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you addi-
tionally carry a shovel and a recovery rope
with a shackle in the vehicle.
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