Owners Manual

You can find information about the maximum
roof load in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 290).
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Make sure that:
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the fastening bolts of the roof carrier are
tightened in the grooved plates provided
with a torque of 6.0 – 7.4 lb-ft
(8 – 10 Nm)
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the bolts do not make contact with the
rails when tightened.
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the sliding blocks are not positioned near
the plastic caps.
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the sliding blocks have the correct cross-
section.
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the securing rails are free of dirt on the
inside.
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you evenly retighten the fastening bolts
after approximately 300 miles (500 km)
We recommend only using roof carriers
that are tested and approved for the
Sprinter. This will help avoid damage to the
vehicle.
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If you want to retrofit securing rails, have
it done at a qualified specialist workshop.
Otherwise, you could damage the vehicle.
Towing a trailer
Notes on trailer towing
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When driving with a trailer, incorrect
equipment and an inappropriate driving style
may cause you to lose control over the
vehicle.
Incorrect towing or failure to observe this
Operator's Manual can lead to damage to the
vehicle or serious injury. Observe the
following guidelines to ensure safe diving with
a trailer.
If you require explanations for the information
in this Operator's Manual, contract an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
G
WARNING
If you use a ball coupling that is not approved
for your vehicle, it may cause excessive strain
on the trailer tow hitch. This can cause
damage to the vehicle and the trailer may
come loose during the journey. The handling
may be impaired and the rear axle may be
overloaded. This may lead to an accident
involving serious or even fatal injury.
Therefore note the following:
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Only install a ball coupling that is approved
for your vehicle.
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Before the journey, make sure that the ball
coupling is correctly installed and secured.
To do this, observe the operating
instructions of the ball coupling
manufacturer.
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Do not make any modifications to the ball
coupling or the trailer tow hitch.
You must observe the operating instructions
of the trailer tow hitch or ball coupling
manufacturer.
G
WARNING
When reversing the towing vehicle, make sure
nobody is standing between the vehicle and
the trailer.
Couple and decouple the trailer carefully. A
trailer which is incorrectly coupled to the
towing vehicle could break away.
Ensure that the following weights are not
exceeded:
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the permissible noseweight
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the permissible trailer load
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the permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
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the permissible gross weight of both the
towing vehicle and the trailer
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the permissible gross combination weight
The permissible values, which must not be
exceeded, can be found in your vehicle
documents and on the trailer tow hitch type
plates for the trailer and the vehicle. Where
the values differ, the lowest is valid.
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Towing a trailer
Operation