Mercedes-Benz Sprinter User Manual

Retrotting a tr
ailer hitch is only permissible if a
towing capacity is specied in your vehicle docu-
ments.
You can obtain further information on the trailer
hitch at a qualied specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have a
trailer hitch retrotted at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Only use a trailer hitch which has been tested and
specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle.
Use only a ball neck that has been approved for
your vehicle and for your Sprinter trailer hitch.
Notes on the permissible dimensions of the ball
neck can also be found on the identication plate
of the trailer hitch.
The maximum permissible towing capacity for
unbraked trailers is 1,653 lbs (750 kg).
Trailer loads
The permissible weights and loads can also be
obt
ained from the following sources of information:
R
Vehicle documents
R
The type plates of the trailer hitch, trailer and
vehicle
The values approved by the manufacturer can be
found in the following table. If the gures dier, the
lowest gure applies. Use a calibrated weighing
machine to check that the weight restrictions have
been complied with before you start your journey.
Maximum permissible weights and loads
V
ehicle type, gross vehicle mass and unladen mass
Vehicle model Permissible gross vehicle mass
G
VWR
Permissible unladen mass
7)
1500 8550 lbs (3.878 t) 6950 lbs (3.152 t)
(g
asoline only)
2500 8550 lbs (3.878 t) 7400 lbs (3.357 t)
(diesel onl
y)
9050 lbs (4.105 t) 6450 lbs (2.926 t)
(g
asoline only)
7400 lbs (3.357 t)
(diesel onl
y)
9480 lbs (4.300 t) 7400 lbs (3.357 t)
(diesel onl
y)
Technical data
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Specifications

General

Brand	Mercedes-Benz
Model	Sprinter
Category	Automobile
Language	English