Owners Manual

Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models
as well as standard and optional equipment
of your vehicle that were available at the time
of going to print. Country-specific variations
are possible. Note that your vehicle may not
be equipped with all of the described
functions. This also applies to systems and
functions relevant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops: (Y page 19).
Driving tips
Breaking-in
It is of decisive importance for the operating
life, reliability and economy of the vehicle that
the engine is not subjected to its full rated
load during the breaking-in period.
Up to 1000 miles (1500 km)
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Break the vehicle in carefully. Drive at
varying road and engine speeds.
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Avoid heavy loads (driving at full throttle)
and high engine speeds. Do not exceed
Ø of the maximum speed for each gear.
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Do not change down a gear manually in
order to brake.
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Avoid depressing the accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point (kickdown) and
only engage gear 4, 3, 2 or 1 while driving
slowly.
After 1000 miles (1500 km)
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Gradually bring the vehicle up to full road
and engine speeds.
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These instructions must also be observed
if you have the engine, the transmission, or
the rear axle differential of your vehicle
replaced.
Driving abroad
An extensive network of authorized Sprinter
Dealers is also at your disposal when you are
traveling abroad. You can obtain a list of
workshops at any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
In some countries, only fuels with a higher
sulfur content are available.
You will find information about fuel in the
"Service products" section (Y page 156).
When driving in countries in which traffic
drives on the opposite side of the road to the
country where the vehicle is registered, the
headlamps must be:
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partially masked (halogen headlamps)
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switched over (Bi-Xenon headlamps)
G
WARNING
Masking the headlamps incorrectly can
impair your visibility when driving with the
headlamps switched on. You could also
impede other road users.
Always have the headlamps masked/
switched over at a qualified specialist
workshop. Otherwise, you could glare
oncoming traffic and cause an accident.
Driving off-road
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you drive too fast off-road, you may not
recognize obstacles in good time or you may
underestimate the roughness of the ground.
When driving off-road, always drive slowly to
avoid damaging the vehicle. Such damage
could impair the operating safety of your
vehicle. You could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident.
Always drive along the line of fall when you
are on a slope. Never drive across a slope. The
vehicle may skid to the side, tip and roll over.
Never turn the vehicle around on a slope. If
the vehicle cannot manage an uphill slope,
drive back down the slope in reverse gear.
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
shift the transmission to neutral on an incline
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Driving tips
Operation