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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Environmental Concerns and Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 How to Use this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Drinking Alcohol or taking Drugs Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Vehicle Identification Numb
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC reserves the right to discontinue models and to change specifications or This manual provides information needed to operate design at any time without notice and without and understand the vehicle and its components. incurring any obligation. Descriptions and Additional detailed information is contained in the specifications contained in this publication provide no Owner’s Warranty Information Book and the Sprinter warranty, expressed or impli
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INTRODUCTION 5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, SAMPLE 1 AND LOCATION Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a complete listing of all subjects. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle
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6 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL, SAMPLE AND LOCATION Location: below the driver’s seat on an outward facing position of the mounting pillar. Vehicle identification number (location: on the chassis, right hand). 1. Incomplete vehicle certification label for chassis/cab. 2. Type plate (vehicle identification number, permissible weights)
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INTRODUCTION 7 Sample Incomplete Vehicle Certification Label VEHICLE/ENGINE EMISSION LABEL, SAMPLE 1 (Label 1) AND LOCATION Location: on valve cover of the engine Sample: Important Engine Information This is a LOW EMISSION VEHICLE engine and meets all applicable requirements of US EPA CFFV as “ILEV” per 40 CFR 88 and CARB as “ULEV” per CCR 1956.8 DaimlerChrysler AG, Stuttgart, Germany Mercedes-Benz Engine, Model OM 647 LA CID 164 Engine Family / Engine Code 4 MBXH2.69DJB / Code I Sample Type Pl
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8 INTRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND DRINKING ALCOHOL OR TAKING DRUGS WHILE RECOMMENDATIONS DRIVING In this manual, whenever you see instructions to WARNING! discard materials, you should first attempt to reclaim and recycle them. To preserve our environment, follow Drinking or taking drugs and driving can be a appropriate environmental rules and regulations very dangerous combination. Even a small when disposing of materials. amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflex- es, perceptio
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INTRODUCTION 9 INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTRONIC STICKERS 1 RECORDING DEVICES There are various warning stickers affixed to the motor (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) home. Their purpose is to make you and others aware of various dangers. Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data. WARNING! This information helps, for example, to diagnose Do not remove any warning stickers. vehicle systems after a collision and to continuousl
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS Ignition Lock/Starter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Audible Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Visual Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Switching off the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Central Locking (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Towing P
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Seat Belt Warning Lamp and Airbag Engine Break-In Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 The first 1,000 miles (about 1,500 km) . . . . . . . . 52 Fastening and Removing . . . . . . .
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 IGNITION LOCK/STARTER SWITCH To engage the steering wheel lock: After removing the key, turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock engages. 2 To release the steering wheel lock: Turn the steering wheel slightly while turning the key to position 1. NOTE: If the driver’s or passenger’s door is opened with the key in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock, a warning buzzer sounds. WARNING! Do not remove the key from the ignition lock un- 0 The
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Immobilizer The immobilizer is automatically activated when the key is removed from the ignition lock. The engine cannot be started. As soon as the correct key is inserted into the ignition lock, the immobilizer is deactivated. For notes on the remote keyless entry, refer to "Remote Keyless Entry". NOTE: If the engine cannot be started and the displays Á and î appear alternately in the multi-function indicator when the key is in position 2 in the ig
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 CENTRAL LOCKING (OPTIONAL) WARNING! For personal security and safety in the event of an 2 accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. To unlock (1) To lock (2) CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. To unlock (1) Always remove the key from the ignition and lock To lock (2) all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Unlocking: WARNING! If a door lock or interior handle on the driver or front seat passenger door is unlocked, only the driver or When leaving the vehicle always remove the key front seat passenger door will be unlocked. from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. NOTE: If a door lock or interior handle on the sliding Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, door or tailgate is unlocked, only the sliding door or even if they are secured
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 After the engine is started (about 1 second), all doors Central Locking Switch with the exception of the driver-side door are locked The central locking switch is located automatically. on the center section of the 2 dashboard. CAUTION! The entire vehicle or just the In case of an accident, rescue from the outside may passenger door and the cargo doors be more difficult if the vehicle is locked. can be locked or unlocked from inside the vehicle with
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locking Status Display WARNING! Left-hand indicator lamp is illuminated: The driver’s door is locked. When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Right-hand indicator lamp is illuminated: Front-seat passenger door and rear-seat passenger Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, area/cargo area are locked. even if they are secured by a child restraint system. The children could Both indicat
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Locking and Unlocking CAUTION! To lock entire vehicle: Press top of central locking switch. In case of an accident, rescue from the outside may 2 The left and the right indicator lamp in the switch be more difficult if the vehicle is locked. illuminate. If one of the two indicator lamps blinks, at To unlock the vehicle after the engine is started, least one door is not closed properly. refer to ‘‘Central Locking Switch’’. To unlock entire vehicle:
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20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE flashes four times. Automatic locking when the engine including interference that may cause undesired is started is switched on (standard setting). operation. NOTE: A door which is closed after the engine has NOTE: Any unauthorized modification to this device been started will not be locked automatically. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Au CAUTION! NOTE: Included with your vehicle are2 remote keyless entry transmitters plus