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Brake fluid
Visit
workshop
WARNING
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There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid
reservoir.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
\1Do not add brake fluid under any circum-
stances. This will not solve the problem.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer. .
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Brake force
distribution
Visit
workshop
WARNING
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EBV has malfunctioned.
The rear wheels could lock up sooner
than expected when you apply the
brakes.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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Parking brake
Release brakeA signal also sounds.
You are driving with the handbrake
applied.
\1Release the handbrake (\2page 115).
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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Warning
Tire defect
One or more tires are deflating.
The respective tire is shown in the multi-
function display.
\1Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt,
avoiding abrupt steering and braking ma-
neuvers.
\1If necessary, change the wheel.
Check
tire(s)
The tire pressure in one or more tires is
already below the minimum value.
The respective tire is shown in the multi-
function display.
\1Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt,
avoiding abrupt steering and braking ma-
neuvers.
\1Check and adjust tire pressure as re-
quired.
\1If necessary, change the wheel.
The telltale extinguishes after a few minutes
of driving if the malfunction has been cor-
rected.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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3First-aid kitThe jack and the vehicle tool kit are locat-
ed under the hatch in the co-driver’s foot-
well.
1Quick-release lock
2Unlocked
\1To unlock: turn quick-release lock 1
counterclockwise or clockwise.
\1Remove the cover.
\1To lock: press quick-release lock 1
down until it engages.
iCheck the expiry dates of the first-aid
kit materials every year, and replace
them if necessary.
Jack and vehicle tool kitWarning
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To avoid the risk of causing serious or fatal
injury, or damage to the vehicle, please bear
the following points in mind:
\4The jack is designed only to raise the ve-
hicle for a short time, for example while
a wheel is being changed.
It is not designed to enable work to be
carried out underneath the vehicle.
\4The jack must be placed on a firm, flat
surface only.
\4Do not change wheels on uphill or down-
hill gradients under any circumstances.
\4Do not crawl under the vehicle if it is
only supported by the jack.
\4Make sure that no persons are present
in the vehicle when raising the vehicle.
\4Do not start the engine while the vehicle
is raised.
\4Make sure that the distance between
the underside of the tires and the
ground does not exceed 30 mm.
\4If work is to be carried out under the
vehicle, the vehicle must be placed on
stands.
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3Tensioning lever
4Jack
5Vehicle tool kit
\1Remove the vehicle tool kit.
\1Pull tensioning lever3 upward and
unhook the retaining strap of jack4.
\1Remove jack4 upward out of the re-
tainer.If you are replacing the tires on the vehicle,
you may use the spare wheel as a road
wheel provided that:
\4the tires are no more than 6 years old
\4the wheel and tire have the same spec-
ified design as the road wheels
The spare wheel is located in a spare wheel
bracket under the rear of the vehicle.
More information about tire inflation pres-
sures can be found in the "Operation" sec-
tion (\2page 213).Panel van / crewbus
1Cover
2Recess
\1Open the rear doors (\2page 61).
\1Insert a screwdriver into recesses2
and pry off covers1.
\1Using the wheel wrench from the vehi-
cle tool kit (\2page 300), now unscrew
the visible bolts approximately
20 turns counterclockwise.
iPlace the jack into the retainer as
shown when storing it back into place.
Make sure that the jack’s retaining
strap is hooked in and tensioned.
Spare wheel!
CAUTION
Check regularly that the spare wheel is
secured correctly.
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3Securing hook
4Sleeve
5Spare wheel bracket
\1Raise spare wheel bracket5 slightly
and release left securing hook3.
\1Slide the pump lever for the jack into
sleeve4 on spare wheel bracket5.
\1Raise spare wheel bracket5 using the
pump lever and release right securing
hook3.
\1Slowly lower spare wheel bracket5 to
the ground.
\1Raise spare wheel bracket5 slightly
and pull the pump lever out of sleeve
4.\1Use the pump lever to raise the spare
wheel beyond the rear end of the spare
wheel bracket.
\1Carefully remove the spare wheel from
the bracket.Chassis
Example illustration of chassis
1Securing hook
2Fixing nuts
3Thumb nuts
4Spare wheel bracket
\1Loosen thumb nuts 3 by hand and re-
move.
\1Loosen fixing nuts 2 to the thread
end.
\1Raise spare wheel bracket 4 slightly
and release left securing hook 1.
\1Slide th pump lever for the jack into
sleeve on the right-hand side of the
spare wheel bracket 4.
Warning
G
Take care not to trap your fingers when you
lift out the spare wheel.
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\1Raise spare wheel bracket 4 using
the pump lever and release right secur-
ing hook 1.
\1Slowly lower spare wheel bracket 4
to the ground.
\1Raise spare wheel bracket 4 slightly
and pull the pump lever out of sleeve.
\1Use the pump lever to raise the spare
wheel beyond the rear end of the spare
wheel bracket.
\1Carefully remove the spare wheel from
the bracket.The Premium tire sealant is located in the
storage compartment in the right-hand
doorway.
1Latching springs
2Electric air pump
3Premium tire sealant
\1To open: press both latching
springs1 down and remove the cov-
er.
\1To close: attach the cover at the bot-
tom and fold it closed.
\1Press both latching springs1 up until
they engage.Panel Van
The wheel chock (optional for model vehi-
cle type 2500) is on the right-hand side of
the load compartment.
Panel van1Retaining band
2Retainer
\1Pull support cable 1 slightly down-
ward and pull it out of retainer 2.
\1Pull out the wheel chock.
Warning
G
Take care not to trap your fingers when you
lift out the spare wheel.
Premium tire sealant*
Chock!
CAUTION
When storing it away, make sure that
the chock is secured in the retainer by
the retaining band.
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Chassis
The wheel chock is on the left-hand side
behind the rear axle.
Example illustration of chassis
\1Pull the retainer springs down and re-
move the chock.If it is no longer possible to close the slid-
ing sunroof, you can close it manually by
operating the drive located behind the trim
at the front of the sliding sunroof.
1Trim
2Cover cap
\1Remove cover cap2 from trim1.3Opening
4Emergency operation key
\1Take emergency operation key 4 from
the vehicle document wallet in the
glove box.
\1Insert emergency operation key 4 into
opening3 of the drive.
\1Open or close the sliding sunroof by
turning it in the appropriate direction.
\1Pull out emergency operation key 4
and place it in the vehicle document
wallet.
\1Clip cover cap2 back on.
!
CAUTION
When storing it away, make sure that
the chock is secured in the retainer by
the retainer springs.
Sliding sunroof*
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\3 Flat tireThe vehicle is either equipped with a spare
wheel or the Premium tire sealant*.
The spare wheel is located under the rear
end of the vehicle if the vehicle is not
equipped with Premium tire sealant*
(\2page 301).
When you replace a tire, the manufacturer
also recommends that you replace the tire
valve.\1Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic and on a level, firm, and
non-slip surface.
\1Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
\1Apply the handbrake.
\1Engage first gear or reverse gear or
move the selector lever to positionP.
\1Any passengers should leave the vehi-
cle, ensuring that they are not endan-
gered as they do so.
\1Place the warning triangle or hazard
warning lamps at a suitable distance.
Observe legal requirements.Warning
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Defective or worn tires, and tire pressures
that are either too high or too low, can cause
significant changes in the vehicle’s handling
and braking characteristics. There is an in-
creased risk of an accident.
Replace the tires, including the spare tire, at
least every 6 years, regardless of the degree
of treadwear. Check the tire pressure on the
spare wheel at regular intervals.
!
CAUTION
For safety reasons, the following tire
valves from the company Schrader
must be used on the vehicles:
\4TR 600 for vehicle model type 2500
\4TR 418 for vehicle model type 3500
Preparing the vehicle
Changing a wheelWarning
G
To avoid the risk of causing serious or fatal
injury, or damage to the vehicle, please bear
the following points in mind:
\4The jack is only designed to raise the ve-
hicle for a short time when changing a
wheel.
\4Position the jack under the appropriate
jacking point only (\2page 322). Check
that the jack is correctly seated under
the jacking point before raising the vehi-
cle.
\4The jack must be placed on a firm, flat
surface only.
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