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X
Turn the bulb counter-clockwise by
pressing lightly and pull it out of the bulb
holder.
X Push a new bulb into the bulb holder and
screw in clockwise.
X Position lamp lens 0047 and tighten
screws 0046 again.
Changing additional bulbs Outline lamp W 5 W (cab platform only)
X
Switch off the lights.
X Undo screws 0046 and remove the lamp unit.
X Turn bulb holder 0047 and remove it.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 0047.
X Press a new bulb into bulb holder 0047.
X Screw bulb holder 0047 into the lamp unit.
X Carefully position the lamp housing and
tighten screws 0046 again. Entry lamp W 5 W X
Switch off the lights.
X Press in the latching spring of lamp
housing 0046 with a
suitable implement, e.g.
a screwdriver.
X Pry off lamp housing 0046.
X Disconnect cable connector 008A.
X Pull out bulb holder 0047.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 0047.
X Press a new bulb into bulb holder 0047.
X Screw bulb holder 0047 into lamp unit 0046.
X Connect cable connector 008A.
The connector
locking
spring must engage.
X Align and engage lamp housing 0046.
Front interior light K 18 W X
Switch off the lights.
X Press in the latching spring of lamp
housing 0046 with a
suitable implement, e.g.
a screwdriver.
X Pry off lamp housing 0046.
X Pull bulb 0047 out of the bulb holder.238
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X
Insert new bulb 0047.
X Align and engage lamp housing 0046 on the
right-hand side.
! Have the bulbs for the overhead control
panel interior lights changed at a qualified
specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. We
recommend an authorized Sprinter Dealer
for this purpose.
You could
otherwise
damage the overhead
control panel.
Rear interior lights K 15 W Interior light with switch
Interior light without switch
X
Switch off the lights.
X Press in the latching spring of lamp
housing 0046 with a
suitable implement, e.g.
a screwdriver.
X Pry off lamp housing 0046.
X For interior lights without a switch, fold
back protective cover 008A. X
Pull bulb 0047 out of the bulb holder.
X Insert new bulb 0047.
X For interior lights without a switch, fold
back protective cover 008A.
X Align lamp housing 0046 on the
left-hand side
and engage.
Rear interior lights W 5 W X
Switch off the lights.
X Undo screws 0046
and remove
the lamp lens.
X Push bulb 0047 into the bulb holder and
remove by turning counter-clockwise.
X Push new bulb 0047 into the bulb holder and
screw in by turning clockwise.
X Position the lamp lens and tighten
screws 0046 again. Fuses
i Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses
of the same rating (which can be
recognized by the
color and amperage) and
which have the amperage specified in the
fuse allocation chart. An authorized
Sprinter Dealer will be happy to advise you. G
Warning!
Only use fuses approved for Sprinter with the
fuse rating specified for the respective Electrical system
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Jump-starting connection point left of the air filter
X
Then, use other positive terminal
clamp 0046 of the jumper cable to turn the
red protective cap of the jump-starting
connection point clockwise and slide it
back and connect positive terminal
clamp 0046 to positive terminal 0086 of the
jump-starting connection point.
i Do not connect the jumper cable to the
additional battery in the engine
compartment. The
additional
battery is not
suitable for jump-starting operations.
X Run the donor vehicle's engine at idling
speed.
X First, connect the negative terminal clamps
of the jumper cable to negative terminal
008A of the donor battery and then to earth
contact 0088 of your own vehicle.
X Start the engine.
i You can
now
switch electrical consumers
back on but do not switch on the lights.
X First, disconnect the negative terminal
clamps of the jumper cable from earth
contact 0088 and then
from negative terminal
008A of the donor battery.
X First disconnect the positive terminal
clamps of the jumper cable from positive
terminal 0086 of the jump-starting
connection point and then from positive
terminal 0047 of the donor battery.
The red protective cap springs back to its
initial position when positive terminal
clamp 0046 is removed from the jump-
starting connection point. X
Place the cover on positive terminal 0047 of
the donor battery.
i You can now switch the lights on.
X Have the battery checked at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Sprinter Dealer. Tow-starting
You cannot tow-start
your vehicle as it has an
automatic transmission. Towing
General notes G
Warning
Tow the vehicle using a rigid towing bar if:
R the engine is not running.
R the voltage supply
or the vehicle's electrical
system is malfunctioning.
There is no power assistance for the steering
and braking when the engine is not running.
You must then use significantly greater force
to steer the vehicle and brake.
Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot
be turned in the ignition lock. The steering is
then locked and it will not be possible to steer
the vehicle.
When towing another vehicle, its weight
should not be greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle.
Comply with national regulations when
towing.
It is preferable to have the vehicle
transported on a transporter or trailer instead
of towing it. When towing the vehicle, use a
rigid towing bar.
! Only secure the tow cable or tow bar to
the towing eyes. You could otherwise
damage the vehicle.
i Before towing, deactivate the automatic
locking while driving function (Y page 55). 248
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You could otherwise become locked out
when pushing or towing the vehicle.
! Do not exceed the towing speed of
31 mph (50 km/h). You could otherwise
damage the transmission.
X Turn the key to position 2
in the ignition
lock.
X For a towing distance of up to 30 miles
(50 km), move the selector lever to
position N. G
Warning
A propeller shaft could fall off as it is being
removed and injure
you. Secure the propeller
shaft before removal to prevent it from falling
down, e.g. with the aid of another person or
by tying the propeller shaft up.
X For a towing distance greater than
30 miles(50 km), remove the propeller
shafts to the driven axles.
! Always use new bolts when installing the
propeller shafts.
Front towing eye The fixture for the front towing eye is located in the
bumper.
X
To install the towing eye: press on
cover 0046 in the direction of the arrow and
remove cover 0046.
You will see the fixture for the towing eye.
X Take the towing eye and lug wrench from
the vehicle tool kit (Y page 182). X
Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the
stop.
X Insert the lug wrench handle into the
towing eye and tighten.
X To remove the towing eye: take the lug
wrench from the vehicle tool kit.
X Insert the lug wrench handle into the
towing eye and turn the wrench counter-
clockwise.
X Unscrew the towing eye.
X Insert cover 0046 with the lug at the bottom
and press it in at the top until it engages.
X Place the towing eye and lug wrench back
in the vehicle tool kit.
Rear towing eye If your vehicle is equipped with a rear towing
eye, this
is
installed to the rear of the chassis
on the right-hand side when viewed in the
direction of travel.
i If your vehicle has a trailer coupling, use
this for towing.
Recovering a vehicle that is stuck If the drive wheels are dug in to loose or
muddy ground, tow the vehicle with extreme
care, particularly if it is laden.
Pull the
vehicle
smoothly and straight ahead.
There is otherwise a risk of damage to the
chassis.
Do not tow the vehicle out with a trailer
attached.
Tow the vehicle out backwards in the tracks
already made, if possible.
Towing the vehicle in the event of
particular malfunctions With transmission damage
G
Warning
A propeller shaft could fall off as it is being
removed and injure
you. Secure the propeller
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