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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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CONTENTS
Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Sprinter Original Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217Disposal of Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Emission Related Component Warranty
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Regular Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218Windshield Washer System Fluid Reservoir . 219Air Filter Restriction Indicator (Optional) . . . 219Engine Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221Ribbed V-Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222Hydraulic Brake System, Clutch
Mechanism Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223Checking Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Winter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227Disconnecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227Reconnecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Replacing Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230Appearance Care and Corrosion Protection . 231Power Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232Automatic Car Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233Tar Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233Paintwork, Painted Body Components . . . . . . 233Engine Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233Vehicle Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234Ornamental Moldings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
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218 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEDisposal of Service ProductsDispose of service products and of parts which come
into contact with them (e.g. filters) in an
environmentally responsible manner. Comply with
applicable bars and regulations.EMISSION RELATED COMPONENT WARRANTY
STATEMENTThe Manufacturer warrants to the original and each
subsequent owner of a Sprinter heavy-duty on
highway diesel engine that:
(1) the engine was designed, built and equipped so as
to conform at the time of sale with the applicable
regulations adopted by the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency, and
(2) the emission control system of such engine is free
from defects in materials and workmanship which
would cause it not to conform with those regulations
for a period of use of five years or 100 000 miles or
3 000 hours of engine operation, whichever occurs
first.
REGULAR CHECKSThe following checks should be performed at regular
intervals (for example once a week or each time the
vehicle is refueled):
Windshield cleaner system – fluid reservoir.
Air strainer, in vehicles with an air strainer element maintenance indicator (optional equipment).
Engine oil level.
Checking ribbed V-belt.
Hydraulic brake system, clutch mechanism fluid level.
Coolant level.
Tire and spare wheel condition and pressures of the same. For more information, refer to "Wheels and
Tires".
Vehicle lighting.
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222 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLERibbed V-BeltThe ribbed V-belt drives the accessories, such as
generator, coolant pump and hydraulic steering pump.
The ribbed V-belt is automatically kept tensioned.
Check the state of the ribbed V-belt regularly, such as
at every engine oil level check.
The belt must not be damaged, worn, oiled or glazed.
There must be no cracks in the belt running surface.
Replace damaged belts.
Hydraulic Brake System, Clutch Mechanism Fluid
Level1. Brake fluid reservoir
Brake fluid level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks in the reservoir (1).
If the brake fluid is below the MIN mark, there may be
a fault in the hydraulic system. Have the system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
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COMPUTERASSYST provides you with information on the best
possible timing for maintenance work.
When the next maintenance service is due, this will be
indicated in the multi-function display with the
symbol
9 Oil service and fuel filter replacement
9 Maintenance service - displayed in km/miles
or days.
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If the display shows the number of days, the symbol
È will also appear in the multi-function display.
You should have the maintenance performed within
the stated period/distance.
The service indicator will be reset by your Sprinter
Dealer after an oil service and/or maintenance service
has been performed.
REGULAR CHECK-UPSTo maintain the safe operation of your vehicle, it is
recommended that you perform the following tasks on
a regular basis (i.e., weekly or whenever the vehicle is
refueled). Check:
Engine oil level
Brake system, clutch mechanism – fluid level
Battery – acid level
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning
system – fluid level
Mechanical assemblies (e. g. ,engine, transmission, etc.) – check for leaks
Condition of tires and tire pressures
All exterior lights
