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Sample Incomplete Vehicle Certification Label
(Label 1)
Sample Type Plate (Label 2)
VEHICLE / ENGINE EMISSION LABEL, SAMPLE
AND LOCATIONLocation: 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
Engine Family / Engine Code
Exhaust Emission Control
System OM 647 LA CID 164
4 MBXH2.69DJB / Code I
TC, EMC, CAC, OC, EGR
Date of engine manufacture
Advertised output (SAE gr.)
Fuel rate at adv. Output
Valve lash cold (ins.)
Basic injection timing
Idle speed 2004
115 kW (154 HP) /3800 rpm
55 - 63 mm
3 / stroke
n.a. int. / n.a. exh..
14.5 ± 1 degrees BTDC
680 ± 50 rpm
This engine conforms to US, EPA, CARB and Canada regulations
applicable to 2004 Model Year.
This engine has a primary intended service application as a light HD
diesel engine.
This engine is not certified for use in an urban bus as defined at 40
CFR 86.093.-2. Sales of this engine for use in an urban bus is a
violation of Federal Law under the Clean Air Act.
This engine is certified to be operated on diesel fuel.
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Engine Oil ConsumptionWhen the engine has passed the break-in period, oil
consumption may reach 0.5 % of the fuel consumption
recorded in actual operating circumstances. In isolated
cases and in arduous operating conditions, oil
consumption may increase to 1 % of the fuel
consumption recorded in actual operating
circumstances.
Engine oil consumption depends on the driving style
adopted and the operating conditions. It can only be
judged after the engine has passed the break-in period.
SAFETY TIPS Check the vehicle’s lights and the general condition
of the vehicle before each trip.
Keep tires at the recommended inflation pressure.
All occupants should fasten their seat belts before each trip.
Driving in an environmentally responsible manner will reduce noise, fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions.
Allow the engine to warm up under low load use.
Avoid unnecessarily hard acceleration, driving with the throttle fully open, and carrying loads not
specifically needed on the journey.
Stop the engine during lengthy waiting periods, for example at traffic lights.
Remove ancillary parts, such as wind deflectors and roof racks, as soon as they are no longer needed.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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CONTENTS
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . 91Indicator Lamp Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Multi-Function Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Odometer and Trip Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Instrument and Display Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . 97Outside Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Reversing Aid Distance Display (Optional) . . . 99Tachometer (Engine rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Fuel Gauge with Reserve Fuel Indicator
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Battery Charge Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Water in Fuel Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . 105Coolant Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Engine Control Unit Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 107
Switch Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
ASSYST Maintenance Computer (Optional). . . . 110Engine Oil Level – Display in Instrument
Cluster (Vehicles with ASSYST Maintenance
Computer only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Displaying Engine Oil Level with
Engine Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Engine Oil Level Indicator in Instrument
Cluster (Vehicles without ASSYST Maintenance
Computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Heating, Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Air Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118De-Fogging and De-Icing The Front
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Side Air Vents and Center Air Vents . . . . . . . . 120
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92 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELLegend For Instrument Cluster And Indicator Lamps
1. Tachometer (Engine rpm), refer to "Tachometer (Engine rpm)".
2. Turn signal indicator lamp (left), refer to "Multifunction Switch".
3. Turn signal indicator lamp (right), refer to "Multifunction switch".
4. ASR warning lamp or ESP
* warning lamp .
5. Speedometer.
6. Multi-function indicator, refer to "Multi-Function Indicator".
7. Gear selector lever position .
8. Coolant temperature gauge, refer to "Coolant Temperature Gauge".
* 2500 Type vehicles only 9. Fuel gauge with reserve fuel indicator lamp
(yellow), refer to "Fuel Gauge with Reserve Fuel
Indicator Lamp".
10. Warning and indicator lamps.
11. Odometer/trip meter selector, refer to "Odometer and Trip Meter".
Clock/outside temperature display selector, refer
to "Clock and Outside Temperature Display".
12. Instrument lighting brighter/dimmer, refer to "Instrument Lighting".
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Indicator Lamp Symbolsv
Acceleration skid control (ASR)
or electronic stabi lity program (ESP)*
or slippery surface warning.
1
Airbag Malfunction (USA only).
Parking brake applied.
A
High beam on, refer to "Multifunction Switch".
#
Battery not being charged,
refer to "Battery Charge Indicator Lamp".
Water in fuel filter, refer to "Water in Fuel
Indicator Lamp".
2
Brake pads worn.
:
Engine oil level too low,
refer to "Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp".
/
Coolant level too low,
refer to "Coolant Level Indicator Lamp".
;
Brake fluid level too low and electronic brake force
distribution (EBD) malfunction (USA only).
*2500 Type Vehicles only.
3
Brake fluid level too low and electronic brake force
distribution (EBD) malfunction (Canada only).
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Seat belt warning lamp.
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) malfunction.
Electronic stability program (ESP)* malfunction.
±
Engine control unit malfunction.
k
Acceleration skid control (ASR) malfunction
and brake assist system (BAS)
1malfunction.
™
Constant RPMs on.
W
Fluid level in windshield washer low.
q
Preheating.
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Tachometer (Engine rpm)Do not exceed the maximum permissible engine speed.
NOTE: To protect the engine, its fuel supply is
interrupted when the maximum rpm is reached.
Despite this, the maximum rpm can still be exceeded in
overrun mode (e.g. when driving downhill).
Coolant Temperature GaugeThe coolant temperature is displayed when the key is
in position 2 in the ignition lock.
If corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze is present in the
correct concentration in the coolant, the coolant
temperature will be between 185 °F (+85 °C) and
250 °F (+120 °C), depending on operating conditions.
If the needle reaches the red section, do not continue to
drive the vehicle.
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Fuel Gauge with Reserve Fuel Indicator LampThe fuel level is displayed when the key is in position
2 in the ignition lock. The reserve fuel indicator lamp (1) lights up for
about 2 seconds.
If the reserve fuel indicator lamp remains on or lights
up again when the engine is running, the fuel in the
tank hasreached reserve level.
Reserve level: about 2.8 US gal (10.5 liters).
NOTE:
If the fuel gauge sensor is damaged, the reserve
fuel indictor lamp (1) will light up and the needle will
vary its position between the maximum and minimum
marks. Have the malfunction traced and rectified by an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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104 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELBattery Charge Indicator LampWhen the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the
battery charge indicator lamp # will light up in the
instrument cluster. It must go out when the engine is
running.
If the battery charge indicator lamp # remains on or
lights up again while the vehicle is moving, a fault has
developed in the battery charge circuit.
Do not drive on. Take your vehicle to an authorized
Sprinter Dealer to have the problem corrected.
Water in Fuel Indicator LampWhen the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition
lock, the fuel filter indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up for about 2 seconds. It
must go out when the engine is running.
If water in fuel indicator lamp does not go out or
comes on with the engine running, drain the water
from the fuel filter as soon as possible.
