2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER service

Emission system maintenance
Emission control system caution -
diesel engines
Your Sprinter is equipped with emission
control
devices to comply with current diesel
exhaust emission regulations in countries
where the vehicle is certified for sale.
Observe our recommended maintenance
instructions in order to ensure the proper
operating state of your vehicle.
Observe the following:
a) Diesel engines require diesel fuel with
extremely low sulfur content for road vehicles
(maximum 15 ppm sulfur), in compliance with
ASTM standard D975. Failure to use ultra low
sulfur highway diesel fuel (ULSD) can severely
damage the vehicle's exhaust gas
aftertreatment system.
b) We approve the use of B5 (standard ULSD
which may contain up to 5% bio-diesel) for all
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diesel engines.
Diesel fuels which contain a higher proportion
of bio-diesel, e.g. B20, or pure bio-diesel fuel
can severely damage the engine and fuel
system and are not permitted.
Contact your service center for further
information. If the B5 biodiesel blend is not
sufficiently labeled to clearly indicate that it
meets the USLD standard, it should not be
used. The New Vehicle Limited Warranty for
new vehicles does not cover damage caused
by the use of fuels not meeting fuel standards
approved by the distributor named on the
inside of the front cover.
c) The prescribed engine maintenance
work must be carried out fully and at the
required intervals.
d) Exhaust gas aftertreatment system
operation must not be modified in any
way. Alterations are not permissible by law.
Alterations can also damage the catalytic
converter and result in increased fuel
consumption and impaired engine running
conditions. If the "CHECK ENGINE" indicator lamp lights
up

in the instrument cluster when the engine
is running, this indicates that there may have
been a malfunction in the engine control
system or in the exhaust gas aftertreatment
system.
We recommend that the malfunction is
checked as soon as possible. BlueEFFICIENCY
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exhaust gas
aftertreatment using DEF
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exhaust gas
aftertreatment requires a reducing agent
(DEF) in order to function properly.
Maintaining

the level and condition of the DEF
is part of the regular maintenance service
work.
DEF is a non-flammable, non-toxic, colorless
and odorless, water-soluble liquid.
! Only use DEF according to ISO 22241. Do
not add special additives to DEF or dilute it
with water. This can damage the
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exhaust gas
aftertreatment. Description of emission system
maintenance jobs
The composition of exhaust emissions is
influenced not only by the exhaust gas
aftertreatment system, but also by various
engine parts and their settings.
Maintenance of the exhaust system must
therefore include these engine parts. Some
maintenance jobs are actually only tests.
They are important, however, because they
allow early detection of discrepancies which
can later lead to increased exhaust
emissions.

It is generally less costly to adjust
deviations of this sort immediately than to
wait until they incur high repair costs. The
maintenance intervals have been determined
so that the vehicle, under normal operating 8
Description of emission system maintenance jobs
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conditions, should operate properly between
maintenance services.
Changing the engine oil and filter
Change the engine oil and oil filter at every Oil
Service Plus/maintenance service. If oil
consumption should increase, determine the
cause and take necessary corrective steps.
Do not reset the service interval display if the
oil level is filled up or the oil is changed at
times other than the recommended intervals. Replacing the air filter
Under normal dust conditions, the air filter
should be replaced during every second
maintenance service. Clean the air filter cap
and housing before removing the air filter. Replacing the fuel filter
The
fuel filter should be replaced during every
maintenance service. Checking the diesel particle filter
The level of the diesel particle filter must be
checked during the fourth maintenance
service for the first time.
If the level of the diesel particle filter is still
below the limit value during the fourth
maintenance

service, the diesel particle filter
level should be checked again at every Oil
Service Plus or maintenance service.
If the level of the diesel particle filter is above
the limit value, the diesel particle filter should
be replaced.
Once the new diesel particle filter has been
installed, the check cycle begins again after
the fourth maintenance service. Emptying and refilling DEF
Fill up the DEF at every Oil Service Plus. Drain off the DEF during every maintenance
service, then refill.
Maintenance service descriptions
Vehicle maintenance service work
(including emission system
maintenance)
i The maintenance services should be
carried

out at the specified mileage or after
the specified number of years (whichever
comes first).
You can find detailed descriptions of the
maintenance services here (Y page 10).
You can find a description of the scope of
maintenance for the exhaust system here
(Y page 8). Maintenance service descriptions
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Maintenance service descriptions
Oil Service Plus/maintenance service Oil Service
Plus Maintenance
service Check by service advisor
Check vehicle for corrosion, accident and paint
damage
^ ^
Oil service
Engine: oil and filter change
^ ^
Lubrication work
Lubricate the trailer tow hitch
^
Lubricate the hinges on the rear door
^
Maintenance
Check function and condition
Front and rear seat belts, seat belt buckles, seat belt
buckle extensions
^ ^
Indicators, indicator lamps
^
Headlamps, exterior lighting
^
Windscreen wipers, rear windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system, headlamp cleaning
system
^
Check for leaks and general condition
Observe line routing and chafing.
If
there is fluid loss, determine the cause and remedy
it All assemblies: engine, transmission, transfer case,
axles, steering, power steering pump, brakes
^ ^
All lines, hoses and sensor cables
^ ^
All reservoirs, shock absorbers, front axle joints,
covers, sleeves, dust caps
^ ^
Auxiliary rubber springs
^ ^
Steering mechanism: tie rod, steering lever, rubber
sleeves, dust caps
^ ^10
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Oil Service
Plus Maintenance
service Check fluid level and correct
If
there is fluid loss, determine the cause and remedy
it (separate invoice) Engine cooling system: corrosion inhibitor/
antifreeze
^
Hydraulic brake system
^
Power steering
^
Auxiliary battery in the engine compartment
^
Windscreen washer system
^
Engine
Check poly-V-belt for signs of wear and damage
^
Replace the fuel filter with water separator
^ ^
Fill the DEF reservoir
^
Drain the DEF reservoir and then refill it
^
Chassis and body
Replace the dust filter for the rear-compartment air-
conditioning system
^
Replace the dust filter for the heating/ventilation or
the activated charcoal/combination filter for the air
conditioning (observe the installation date)
^
Trailer tow hitch: check function, play and
attachment
^
Sliding door: check water drain bores
^
Road wheels, brakes
Check and correct tire pressures, including spare
wheel
^
Tire sealant: check expiry date, replace (separate
invoice)
^
Check thickness of the brake pads and condition of
the brake discs. Vehicles with twin tires and super
single tires: rear wheels must be removed and
remounted (separate invoice)
^ ^
Parking brake: check lever travel
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Oil Service
Plus Maintenance
service Service indicator
Reset the maintenance computer
^ ^
Additional work
Once only at first Oil Service Plus
Retighten nuts and bolts
Rear axle: retighten spring brackets
Every second maintenance service
Automatic transmission: oil and filter change
Replace air filter element (observe the installation date)
Replace the poly-V-belt
Every fourth maintenance service
Check level of the diesel particle filter
Every two years (J2)
Hydraulic brake system: renew brake fluid
Replace the dust filter for the heating/ventilation or the activated charcoal/combination
filter for the air conditioning (observe the installation date)
Every sixth maintenance service/every 10 years (J10)
Rear axle: oil change
Every sixth maintenance service/every 15 years (J15)
Replace coolant (observe coolant mixture ratio)
Confirmations
Tire rotation
For information about tire rotation, see (Y page 5). Date: Mileage:
Date: Mileage:
Date: Mileage:12
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Maintenance service confirmations
Date
Mileage
Order no. Oil Service Plus
Maintenance service
Work in addition to the maintenance
service
W1 J2 J10 J15
Oil change
Engine Viscosity
Sheet no.
Automatic transmission
Sheet no.
Rear axle
Sheet no. Replaced:
Air filter element
Dust filter: heating/ventilation
Coolant
Brake fluid
DEF
Diesel particle filter Diesel particle filter checked
Diesel particle filter replaced
Signature/stamp from an authorized Sprinter dealer 16
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Date
Mileage
Order no. Oil Service Plus
Maintenance service
Work in addition to the maintenance
service
W1 J2 J10 J15
Oil change
Engine Viscosity
Sheet no.
Automatic transmission
Sheet no.
Rear axle
Sheet no. Replaced:
Air filter element
Dust filter: heating/ventilation
Coolant
Brake fluid
DEF
Diesel particle filter Diesel particle filter checked
Diesel particle filter replaced
Signature/stamp from an authorized Sprinter dealer Confirmations
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Date
Mileage
Order no. Oil Service Plus
Maintenance service
Work in addition to the maintenance
service
W1 J2 J10 J15
Oil change
Engine Viscosity
Sheet no.
Automatic transmission
Sheet no.
Rear axle
Sheet no. Replaced:
Air filter element
Dust filter: heating/ventilation
Coolant
Brake fluid
DEF
Diesel particle filter Diesel particle filter checked
Diesel particle filter replaced
Signature/stamp from an authorized Sprinter dealer 18
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