2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER technical data

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Observe the information on the maximum
loading capacity of the individual cargo tie-
down points.
If you use several cargo tie-down points to
secure a load, you must always take the
maximum loading capacity of the weakest
cargo tie-down point into account.
If you brake hard, for example, the forces
acting could be up to several times the
weight force of the load. Always use
multiple cargo tie-down points in order to
distribute the force absorption. Load the
anchorages evenly.
Spread the load evenly between the cargo tie-
down points or tie-down rings.
Please also refer to the notes aboutq ualified
specialist workshops (Y page 26).
Always observe the operating instructions or
the notes of the lashing strap manufacturer
for the operation of th elashing strap.
Information about the maximum loading
capacity of the cargo tie-down points can be
found in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 327).
As the driver, you are responsible for ensuring
that:
R The applicable requirements and
guidelines relating to load-securing
practices must be met.
If this is no tthe case, this may constitute a
punishable offense, depending on local
legislation and any ensuing consequences.
You should therefore observe the
respective legal requirements for the
relevant country.
Make sure that the load is secure before every
journey and at regular intervals during a long
journey. Correct an incorrectly or
inadequately secured load if necessary.
You can obtain information about securing
the load correctly from the manufacturer of
the load securing aids or tie down for securing
the load.
X Fill spaces between the load and the cargo
compartmentw alls or wheel housings (form-locking). Use rigid load securing aids,
such as wedges, woode
nfixings or
padding.
X Attach secured and stabilized loads in all
directions. Use the carg otie-down points
or cargo tie-down rings and the loading rails
in the cargo compartmen toronthe loading
area.
Only use tie downs, such as lashing rods or
lashing nets and lashing straps, that have
been tested in accordance with current
standards (e.g. DIN EN).
Always use the cargo tie-down rings closest
to the load to secure it and pad sharp edges
for protection.
Loads, and heavy loads in particular, should
preferably be secured using the cargo tie-
down rings.
i Tie downs tested in accordance with
current standards (e.g. DIN EN) are
available at any qualified specialist
workshop. Cargo tie-down points (example: Passenger Van)
0005
Cargo tie-down rings Securing loads
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You can find information about the maximum
roof load in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 327).
! Make sure that:
R the screws for the roof carrier are
tightened in the sliding blocks to a torque
of 6.0 – 7.4 lb-f t(8 – 10 Nm)
R the bolts, whe ntightened, do not touch
the rails.
R the slot nuts are not located in the area
of the plastic caps.
R the slot nuts have the right cross-section.
R the mounting rails in the interior are free
of dirt.
R the screws are retightened evenly after
approximately 300 miles (500 km).
We recommend that you only use roof
racks tested and approved by Sprinter.
These help avoid vehicle damage.
! If you want to retrofit securing rails, have
it done at a qualified specialist workshop.
You could otherwise damage the vehicle. 0005
Securing rails
It is possible to install aroof carrier if your
vehicle is equipped with securing rails on the
roof. Special mounting elements (grooved
plates) are available as accessories.
These mounting elements are available at any
authorized Sprinter Dealer. Carrier systems
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0025
Brake fluid expansion tank cap
(Ypage 245)
0023 Washe rfluid reservoir cap (Y page 246)
Regularly chec kthe fluid level and the
assembly for leaks. If you detect fluid loss,
e.g. oil flecks on the vehicle parking space,
consult a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. Engine oil
General notes !
Engine oil gets dirty in the course of
operation and its quality and volume are
gradually diminished. Regularly check the
oil level, and top up or have it replaced as
needed.
Observe the information on engine oils and oil
consumption in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 321).
You can check the oil level in the engine:
R on the display of the on-board computer
R with the oil dipstick
Checking the oil level shown in the
display If at extremely low temperatures no engine oil
level is displayed after
5minutes, repeat the
engine oil level chec kafter another
5 minutes.
If an oil level reading is still not displayed,
check the engine oil level with the dipstick.
Have the oil level display checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Only check the oil leve lwhen the engine is at
normal operating temperature.
X Park the vehicle on a level surface.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait for five minutes.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
The display is activated. X
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons: press the 0004menu button on the
instrument cluster (Y page 33) repeatedly
until the display shows the 0015symbol.
The --:-- display message appears in the
display while the engine oil level
measurement is running.
X Vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
press the 0012service button on the
instrument cluster (Y page 33).
The 001DEngine oil level Measuring
in progress display message appears in
the display while the engine oil level
measurement is in progress.
Display message for vehiclesw ithout
steering-wheel buttons: the display may
show the following messages afte rthe engine
oil level measurement. 0015
Action
OK X
Do not add oil. – 1.0 qts X
Add the amount of oil
shown (Y page 244).
X Check the engine oil level
again after a few minutes. – 1.5 qts
– 2.0 qts
HI The oil level is too high.
X
Have excess oil removed. Measurement units in the display:
R
qts USA only
R ltr Canada only
Display message for vehiclesw ith
steering-wheel buttons: the display may
show the following messages afte rthe engine
oil level measurement. 0015
Action
Engine
oil level
OK X
Do not add oil. 242
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WARNING
Coolant contains glycol and is therefore toxic.
Do not swallow the coolant. See a doctor
immediately if you swallow coolant.
Make sure that coolant does not come into
contact with skin, eyesorc lothing. In case of
contac twith eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of clean water .Clean affected areas of
skin and clothing with soap and water
immediately. Change any affected clothing
immediately. G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
components in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add
antifreeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not
spilled nex tto the filler neck.T horoughly
clean the antifreeze from components before
starting the engine.
! Take care not to spill any coolant on
painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork. Example: cap and coolant expansion tank
Checking the coolant level
X
Stop your vehicle as far away from traffic
as possible on level ground.
X Switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
X Open the hood (Y page 240). X
Slowly turn cap 0005half a turn counter-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
X Turn cap 0005further and remove it.
X Check the coolant level.
If the coolant reaches the maximum mark
on coolant expansion tank 0006, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank 0006.
Adding coolant
X If the coolant drops under the minimum
mark on coolant expansion tank 0006, add
coolant to the maximum mark.
Observe the information on coolant
mixture ratio and water quality in the
"Technical data" section (Y page 324). To
prevent damage to the engine cooling
system, use only approved corrosion
inhibitor/antifreeze that comply with the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products.
X Replace cap 0005and turn it clockwise to
tighten.
X Start the engine.
X After approximately 5minutes, switch off
the engine and allow it to cool down.
X Check the coolan tlevel again and add
coolant if necessary.
X Close the hood. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
Brake fluid is hazardous to health. Do not
swallow brake fluid. See adoctor immediately
if you swallow brake fluid.
Make sure that brake fluid does not come into
contact with skin, clothing or eyes. Rinse
affected areas with plenty of clean water and
consult a doctor if necessary.
Always wear gloves and eye protection when
topping up brake fluid. Engine compartment
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Store brake fluid only in the original closed
container and keep it out of the reach of
children. Comply with safety regulations
when handling brake fluid.
! Brake fluid corrodes paint, plastic and
rubber .Ifpaint, plastic or rubbe rhas come
into contact with brake fluid, rinse with
wate rimmediately. G
WARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake
fluid is too low, vapo rpockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
the specified intervals.
! If the brake fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir has fallen to the MIN mark or
below, check the brake system
immediately for leaks. Also check the
thickness of the brake linings. Visit a
qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Do not add brake fluid. This does not
correct the malfunction.
Have the brake fluid renewed every two
years.
Observe the information on brake fluid in the
"Technical data" section ( Ypage 245). Check the brake fluid level regularly, e.g.
weekly or when refueling. Checking the brake fluid level
X
Stop your vehicle as far away from traffic
as possible on level ground.
X Switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
X Open the hood (Y page 240).
X Check the brake fluid level.
The brake fluid level is correc tifthe level is
between the MIN mark and MAX mark on
brake fluid reservoir 0005.
X Close the hood. Washer fluid
G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot
engine components or the exhaust system it
could ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps. Example: washer fluid reservoir
Add windshield washer concentrate to the
washer fluid all year round. Observe the
information on washer fluid in the "Technical
data" section (Y
page 326).246
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Maintenance services must be carried out
in accordance with the provisions and
recommendations in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Not doing so could void the warranty claim
and lead to refusal of goodwill gestures
after the manufacturer has submitted a
damage report.
i Observe the information on Sprinter
original parts in the "Technical data"
section (Y page 314). Service interval display
General notes As
ervice that is due is displayed in the service
interval display about 1monthi nadvance. A
message is then displayed while the vehicle
is in motion or when the ignition is switched
on.
i The service interval display does not
provide information about the oil level. The
service interval display should therefore
not be confused with the 001Cengine oil
level display.
The service due date is displayed in days or
miles (kilometers), depending on the total
distance driven.
The symbols or letters on the service display
show the type of service that is due.
0002 orA for a minor service
0003 orB for a major service
Service due date display Vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
the
following messages may be displayed.
R 0002 Service A due in ... days R
0002 Service A due in ... mi (km )
R 0002 Service A Carry out now Vehicles without steering wheel buttons:
the following messages may be displayed.
R
0002 for service A
R 0003 for Service B
Additionally, you will see the remaining
distance in miles ( mi ) or kilometers (km ) or the
remaining time in days ( d ).
Service due date has been exceeded Vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
if
you have missed the service due date, one of
the following messages appears in the display
and warning tone also sounds.
R 0002 Service A overdue by ... days R
0002 Service A overdue by ... mi (km )
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons:
if you have missed the service due date, the
0002 or0003 symbol for the service flashes
for 10 seconds after the ignition is switched
on. A minus sign also appears in front of the
service due date.
Calling up the service due date X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
The display is activated.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
X Press the 0004menu button on the
instrument cluster repeatedly until the
0002 or0003 symbol for the service
appears in the display.
Additionally, you will see the remaining
distance in miles ( mi ) or kilometers (
km ) or
the remaining time in days (d ).
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
X Press the 0010or0007 button on the
steering wheel until the standard display
(Y page 182) appears in the display.
X Press the 0001or0009 button on the
steering wheel repeatedly until the service Maintenance
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Genuine Sprinter parts
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Vehicle electronics ...........................314
Identification plates .........................315
Service products and capacities .....316
Vehicle data ...................................... 326 313Technical data

Genuine Sprinter parts
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop. H
Environmental note
We supply reconditioned assembliesa nd
parts which are of the same quality as new
parts. The same New Vehicl eLimited
Warranty applies as for new parts.
We tes tgenuine Sprinter parts, as well as
conversion parts and accessories that have
been specifically approved for the type of
vehicle, for:
R reliability
R safety
R suitability
Despite ongoing market research, we are
unable to assess other parts. If individual or
official approval is given, we assume no
responsibility for use in Sprinter vehicles.
In some countries, certain parts are only
officially approved for installation or
modification if they comply with legal
requirements. All genuine Sprinter parts
satisfy these requirements. Make sure that all
parts are suitable for your vehicle. All authorized Sprinter Dealers maintain a
supply of genuine Sprinter parts for required
service and repair work. Also, the
strategically distributed parts delivery
centers provide quick and reliable parts
service.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) and engin
enumbe rwhen
ordering genuine Sprinter parts
(Y page 315). Vehicle electronics
Tampering with the engine
electronics
G
WARNING
Always have work on the engine electronics
and related components carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. Otherwise, the
vehicle's operating safety could be affected.
! Only have engine electronics and the
corresponding parts, such as control units,
sensors or connector leads, serviced in a
qualified specialist workshop. Otherwise,
the vehicle parts may wear more quickly.
This can lead to loss of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Installing electrical or electronic
equipment
G
WARNING
You and others may damage your health due
to excessive electromagnetic radiation. By
using an external antenna, the possible health
risks of electromagnetic fields, which are
under discussion among the scientific
community, should be largely prevented.
Therefore, only have the exterior antenna
installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Electrical and electronic devices may have a
detrimental effect on both the comfort and
the operating safety of the vehicle. If 314
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