Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Руководство по эксплуатации

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system to overheat. Decelerate or stop to let the
brake system cool down.
If a wheel spins due to insufficient traction,
observe the following notes:
R
When pulling away, make use of the traction
control integrated in ESP
®
. Depress the accel-
erator pedal as far as necessary.
R
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 243). Only in this way can the maximum
effect of all-wheel drive be achieved.
Use DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) when driving
downhill off-road ( / page 150).
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 cannot
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.
* 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 drive-
train or the brake system.
#
A function or performance test should
only be carried out on a two-axle test
stand.
#
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 War-
ranty.
#
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 vehi-
cle with full contact with the ground for
all wheels.
Engaging/disengaging all-wheel drive
*
NOTE Risk of damage to the transfer case
The transfer case may be damaged if you
depress the accelerator pedal while engaging
or disengaging the all-wheel drive.
#
Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while the indicator lamp in the all-wheel
drive switch is flashing.
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To engage/disengage: press the upper section
of switch 1 .
The indicator lamp in switch 1 flashes while
the all-wheel drive is engaged or disengaged.
The
÷
and
:
warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster. ESP
®
and ASR are
deactivated for the duration of the shift opera-
tion. Once the engaging/disengaging process
has been completed, the
÷
and
:
warn-
ing lamps in the instrument cluster go out and
ESP
®
and ASR are reactivated.
As long as the indicator lamp in switch
1
is flash-
ing, you can cancel the shift operation by pressing
switch 1 again. If the shift operation fails, the
indicator lamp in switch 1 briefly flashes three
times. One of the shift conditions was not met.
If the indicator lamp in switch
1 lights up, all-
wheel drive is engaged.
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If the LOW RANGE transmission ratio is
engaged, the all-wheel drive cannot be disen-
gaged.
Conditions for engaging/disengaging
You can engage and deactivate the all-wheel drive
when stationary or while driving slowly.
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