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298 Controls in detailFeatures
3
Telephones may only be used inside the
vehicle if they are connected to a sepa-
rate exterior antenna of a type tested
and approved by the manufacturer.
iThe sockets are supplied with power
even if the key is removed from the
ignition lock. Please note that the
battery may be discharged if you
have connected an accessory, e.g. a
coolbox, and the engine is switched
off.Telephone*
Warning
G
You must observe the legal requirements
for the country in which you are driving
when operating a cell phone in the vehi-
cle.If it is permitted to operate a cell phone
while the vehicle is in motion, you must
only operate it when road and traffic con-
ditions permit. You may otherwise be dis-
tracted from the traffic conditions, cause
an accident and injure yourself and oth-
ers.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Cell phones without exterior antennas
may interfere with the vehicle electronics
and thereby jeopardize the operational
safety of the vehicle. You must therefore
only use these devices when they are con-
nected to a separate exterior antenna.
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299 Controls in detail
Features
3
The installation of the antenna must be
approved by a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Always have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
G
Only use the telephone when road, weath-
er and traffic conditions permit you to do
so. You will otherwise be too distracted. If
you are not using the hands-free system,
pull over to make a phone call.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just
30 mph (approx. 50 km/h), your vehicle
is covering a distance of 44 feet (approx.
14 m) every second.
Telephones without exterior antennas
may interfere with the vehicle electronics
and thereby jeopardize the operational
safety of the vehicle.
iObserve all legal requirements.iThe cell phone battery will be
charged depending on the charge
status and the position of the key in
the ignition lock. The cell phone dis-
play indicates the charging process.
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317 Operation
Refueling
4
\1
Remove the key from the ignition
lock.
\1
Switch off the auxiliary heating.
\1
Open the driver’s door.
\1
Open the fuel filler flap.
\1
Close all the vehicle’s doors, so that
no fuel vapors can enter the vehicle.
\1
Turn fuel filler cap
2
counterclock-
wise and let it hang by retaining
strap
1
.
\1
Only fill the tank until the pump noz-
zle switches off.
\1
Replace fuel filler cap
2
and turn it
clockwise.A clicking sound indicates that the
fuel filler cap is fully closed.
\1
Open the driver’s door and close the
fuel filler flap.
You will find information about fuel in
the “Technical data” section
(
\2
page 610).
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320 OperationEngine compartment
4
Closing
Warning
G
Engine parts may be hot and can rotate.
There is a risk of injury if the hood is open
and the engine is running.
Only open the hood when the engine has
stopped and cooled down.
Warning
G
The engine has an electronic ignition sys-
tem which carries a high voltage. For this
reason, you must never touch the ignition
system components (ignition coil, test
socket) while:
\4the engine is running
\4the engine is being started
\4the key is in position2 in the ignition
lock and the engine is being cranked
by hand
Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become
trapped as you close the hood.
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339 Operation
Battery isolating switch*
4
\1
Take the key out of the ignition lock
and wait for approximately
20 seconds.
\1
Move red slide
2
down in the direc-
tion of the arrow and disconnect
connector
1
from the ground pin.
\1
Clamp connector
1
under the ac-
celerator pedal so that it cannot
make contact with the ground pin.
The consumers of the vehicle battery
are cut off from the electrical circuit.
!
CAUTION
Make sure that the key is in
position
0 in the ignition lock and
wait at least 20 seconds before dis-
connecting or connecting the battery
isolating switch. You could otherwise
damage electrical system compo-
nents.
Switching off the electrical system
!
CAUTION
When you clamp the connector under
the accelerator pedal, make sure that
the connector does not become:
\4
dirty
\4
damaged
It may otherwise not be possible to
restore the electrical connection
when the parts are reassembled.
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340 OperationBattery isolating switch*
4
1Connector
2Ground pin
\1
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
\1
Press connector
1
onto ground pin
2
until you feel it engage.
The connector must be in full contact
with ground pin
2
.
All consumers are reconnected to
the power supply circuit.
Switching on the electrical system
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421 Operation
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
4
Outside of windshield and wiper
blades
\1
Turn key to position
1 in ignition lock
(
\2
page 111).
\1
Switch on windshield wipers
(\2
page 210).
\1
When the wiper arms are vertical,
turn key to position
0 in the ignition
lock or remove the key.
\1
Fold the wiper arms away from the
windshield until you feel them en-
gage in place.
\1
You can now clean the windshield
and the wiper blades.
\1
Fold the windshield wipers back
again before you switch on the igni-
tion.
Windows
!
CAUTION
Do not fold the windshield wipers
away from the windshield unless the
hood is closed. You will otherwise
damage the hood.
Warning
G
Switch off the ignition before cleaning the
windshield or the wiper blades. The wind-
shield wipers could otherwise move and
injure you.
!
CAUTION
Do not use a dry cloth, abrasive ma-
terial, solvent or solvent-based clean-
ing agent to clean the inside of the
windows. Clean the inside of the win-
dows with a damp cloth or a commer-
cially available glass cleaner. Do not
touch the inside of the rear and side
windows with hard objects, such as
an ice scraper or a ring. You could
otherwise damage the windows or
the rear window heating.
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431 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
The anti-theft alarm system is suddenly trig-
gered.
You have opened the vehicle using the key
while the anti-theft alarm system was still
primed.
Key:
\1Press theŒ button.
or
\1Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The anti-theft alarm system is deacti-
vated.
You hear a warning signal.
A message appears in the display.
\1Observe the instructions on
(\2page 484).
You are driving with the handbrake applied.
\1Release the handbrake (\2page 191).
You opened the driver’s door and forgot to
switch off the lights.
\1Turn the light switch to0.
Warning
G
You are not wearing your seat belt.
\1Fasten your seat belt .
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