Owners Manual

the failure of mechanical assemblies as well
as accidents. Clean and inspect the vehicle
after any off-road use. Repair any damage
before using the vehicle again.
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Activate ASR (Y page 51).
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Clean the vehicle (Y page 169).
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Check the vehicle for damage.
Transport by rail
Transporting your vehicle by rail may be
subject to certain restrictions or require
special measures to be taken in some
countries due to varying tunnel heights and
loading standards.
You can obtain information on this at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption depends on:
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the vehicle version
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the style of driving
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the operating conditions
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the type or quality of the fuel used
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations:
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at very low temperatures
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in city traffic
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on short trips
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when towing a trailer
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in mountainous terrain
Observe the advice in the "Protection of the
environment" section to keep fuel
consumption low (Y page 17).
The following components of the different
vehicle versions influence fuel consumption:
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tire sizes, tire tread, tire pressure, tire
condition
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body
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drive unit gear ratios
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additional equipment (e.g. air-conditioning
system, auxiliary heating system).
Details concerning fuel consumption are
recorded in the on-board computer; use the
steering wheel buttons to call up the Trip
computer menu (Y page 88).
DEF consumption
Depending on the vehicle version, the DEF
consumption is:
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for the Cargo Van/Passenger Van,
approximately 2322 MPG (0.10 l/100 km)
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for the Cab Chassis, approximately
1720 MPG (0.14 l/100 km)
In each case, the stated consumption figure
is a mean value between urban and extra-
urban driving cycles. The consumption figure
does not refer to a specific vehicle, but is
provided for the purposes of comparison
between different vehicle types.
DEF consumption, like fuel consumption, is
very dependent on the driving style and the
operating conditions. This means that the real
consumption figures during operation of your
vehicle may deviate from those stated.
Engine oil consumption
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If the vehicle is predominantly used for
short-distance driving, this could lead to a
malfunction in the automatic cleaning
function for the diesel particle filter. As a
result, fuel may accumulate in the engine
oil and cause engine failure.
Therefore, if you mainly drive short
distances, you should drive on a highway or
on rural roads for 20 minutes every
310 miles (500 km). This ensures sufficient
regeneration of the diesel particle filter.
Depending on driving style, the vehicle will
consume a maximum of 1.0 US qt (1.0 l) of
oil per 620 mi (1000 km).
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Driving tips
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