Mercedes-Benz Sprinter User Manual

system to overheat. Decelerate or stop to let the
br
ake system cool down.
If a wheel spins due to insucient 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 o 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
eect of all-wheel drive be achieved.
Use DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) when driving
downhill o-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 trac 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 damag
e to the drivetrain and
the brake system
If you operate vehicles with all-wheel drive on a
one-axle t
est stand, you may damage the drive-
train or the brake system.
#
A function or performance test should
onl
y be carried out on a two-axle test
stand.
#
If you wish to operate the vehicle on such
a t
est stand, please consult a qualied
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.
#
Only tow the vehicle with all wheels on
t
he ground or fully raised.
#
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 damag
e to the transfer case
The transfer case may be damaged if you
depr
ess the accelerator pedal while engaging
or disengaging the all-wheel drive.
#
Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while t
he indicator lamp in the all-wheel
drive switch is ashing.
#
To engage/disengage: pr
ess the upper section
of switch 1.
The indicator lamp in switch 1 ashes 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 shi 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 ash-
ing, y
ou can cancel the shi operation by pressing
switch 1 again. If the shi operation fails, the
indicator lamp in switch 1 briey ashes three
times. One of the shi conditions was not met.
If the indicator lamp in switch 1 lights up, all-
wheel drive is engaged.
%
If the LOW RANGE transmission ratio is
eng
aged, the all-wheel drive cannot be disen-
gaged.
Conditions for engaging/disengaging
Y
ou can engage and deactivate the all-wheel drive
when stationary or while driving slowly.
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Driving and parking

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Specifications

General

Brand	Mercedes-Benz
Model	Sprinter
Category	Automobile
Language	English