2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER gas type

Exhaust gas aftertreatment
The exhaust gas aftertreatmen trequires a
reducing agent known as Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) in order to function correctly. Filling up
the DEF tank is usually part of the service
scope. DEFc onsumption depends on
operational and driving conditions and it is
not necessary to wait until the next scheduled
service to replenish the fluid. Fluid should be
added regularly to the DEFs upply reservoir
during vehicle operation or, at the latest, after
receiving the first warning message via the
on-board computer.
To conform to emission regulations, you must
operate the vehicle with DE Fand refill the
supply regularly .The engine management
recognizes attempts to operate the vehicle
without DEF, with thinned DEF or with
another reducing agent. After previous
warning messages, the engine management
then prevents a further engine start.
If the DEF level drops below 1.5 US gal
(5.5 l), the first warning message is issued
and a warning tone sounds. After the
message appears for the first time, and under
normal driving conditions, the remaining DEF
supply will last for approximately 1,000 mi
(1,600 km).
After that, the 0.8 US gal (3.0 l)reserve mark
is reached. Once the reserve range has been
reached, you will receive the next warning
message and you will hearas eries of warning
tones. After the first message, the DEF
reserve will last for approximately 1,200 mi
(1,900 km). However, you will only be able to
start the engine another 16 times.
You should immediately add 2.0 US gal
(7.6 l) of DEF (Y page 144) or have the DEF
supply reservoir filled at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When the number of remaining engine starts
is 0 , the engine management prevents the
engine being started.
If the 0018 checkengine indicator lamp lights
up, the exhaust gas aftertreatment is faulty or
an emission-related malfunctio nhas occurred (Y
page 204). You will then only be
able to drive a maximum 50 mi (80 km) before
the engine managemen trestricts the number
of starts remaining.
If the exhaust gas aftertreatment is faulty,
have it checked and repaired at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Further information on DEF can be found in
the "Refueling" ( Ypage 143) and "Service
products and capacities" (Y page 320)
sections. Attachments, bodies, equipment and
conversions
General notes !
For safety reasons, have add-on
equipment manufactured and installed
according to the Sprinter body/equipment
mounting directives in force. These body/
equipment mounting directives ensure that
the chassis and the body form one unit and
that maximum operating and road safety is
achieved.
We recommend for safety reasons that:
R you carry out no other modifications to
the vehicle.
R you obtain the agreement of the
distributor named on the inside of the
front cover for any deviations from the
approved body/equipment mounting
directives.
Approval from certified inspection
agencies or official approvals cannot rule
out risks to your safety.
We recommend that you use genuine
Mercedes-Benzp arts as well as conversion
parts and accessories that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Ben zfor
the type of vehicle.
These parts have been specially tested to
establish their safety, reliability and
suitability. Introduction
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!
Refuel only using diesel fuel that
conforms to European standard EN 590 or
an equivalent specification. Fuel that does
not conform to EN 590 can lead to
increased wear and damage the engine and
exhaust system.
! Do not use the following:
R Marine diesel
R Heating oil
R Bio-diesel
R Vegetable oil
R Gasoline
R Paraffin
R Kerosene
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and
do not use any special additives. This can
otherwise lead to engine damage.T his
does not include flow improver additives.
For further information, see "Flow
improvers".
! Filter the fuel before transferring it to the
vehicle if you are refueling the vehicle from
barrels or containers.
This will prevent malfunctions in the fuel
system due to contaminated fuel.
! Vehicles with adiesel particle filter: in
countries outside the EU, only refuel with
low-sulfur Euro diesel with a sulfur content
under 50 ppm; otherwise the emission
control syste mcould be damaged.
! Vehicles without adiesel particle
filter: in countries where only diesel fuel
with a high sulfur conten tis available, you
will need to carry out your vehicle's oil
change at shorter intervals. Further
information on oil change intervals can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
You will generally find information aboutt he
fuel grade on the filling pump. If there is no
identification on the filling pump, consult a
gas station attendant.
For more information about refueling
(Y page 142). i
You can obtain information about
modification options for operation with
alternative fuels (bio-diesel fuels) from any
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
Diesel at very low outside temperatures G
WARNING
If you heat fuel system components, e.g. with
a hot-air gun or open flame, these
components could be damaged. This can
cause fuel to escape and ignite. Depending on
the type of damage, fuel may also not escape
until the engine is running. There is a risk of
fire and explosion.
Never heat fuel system components. Contact
a qualified specialist workshop to rectify the
malfunction.
Refill only with commercially available
ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL (ULSD,
maximum sulfur content 15 ppm), which
fulfills the ASTM D975s tandard.
At very low outside temperatures, paraffin
may separate fro mthe diesel fuel resulting in
inadequate flow characteristics.
To prevent operating problems, diesel with
better flow qualities is available during the
winter months. You can obtain information at
the gas station or from your fuel supplier.
Your vehicle is equipped with afuel
preheating system. This improves the flow
properties of the diesel by approximately
46 ‡(8 †). ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL can
be used without risk of malfunction dow nto
an outside temperature of approximately
14 ‡ (002710 †).
Fuel additives
! Do no tuse any fuel additives except a
flow improver. Fuel additives can cause
malfunctions and engine damage.
! Do not add gasoline or kerosene to diesel
fuel to improve its flow characteristics.
Gasoline or kerosene impairs the
lubricating properties of the diesel fuel. 318
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This can result in damage to the fuel
injection system, for example.
Flow improvers are fuel additives used to
improve the flow characteristics of diesel
fuels.
The effectiveness of flow improvers cannot be
guaranteed with all fuels. Observe the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Information about approved flow improvers is
available from any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
At outside temperatures below 14 ‡(002710 †),
and if using diesel with less resistance to low
temperatures, add flow improver, basing the
mixing ratio on the outside temperature.
Mix this fuel additive with the diesel in good
time before the flow properties of the diesel
are affected by paraffi nseparation.
Malfunctions resulting from paraffin
separation can only be rectified by heating
the entire fuel system. Park the vehicle in a
heated garage, for example.
Information on fuel consumption H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which
scientists believe to be principally responsible
for global warming (the greenhouse effect).
Your vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly
related to fuel consumption and therefore
depend on:
R efficien tuse of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as
environmental influences or road
conditions
You can minimize your vehicle's CO 2
emissions by driving carefully and having it
serviced regularly.
i Only for certain countries: the respective
current consumption and emission values
of your vehicle can be found in the COC
papers (EC CERTIFICATE OF
CONFORMITY). These documents are
supplied when the vehicle is delivered. Consumption figures were found in the
currently valid respective version:
R
for vehicles up to and including the
Euro 4 standard according to EU
Directive 80/1268/EEC
R for vehicles from the Euro 5 standard
according to regulation (EC) no.
715/2007
Fuel consumption depends on:
R the vehicle version
R the style of driving
R the operating conditions
R the type or quality of the fuel used
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations:
R at very low outside temperatures
R in city traffic
R during short journeys
R in mountainous terrain
R when towing a trailer
To keep fuel consumption low, observe the
advice in the "Protection of the environment"
section (Y page 22).
The following components of the different
vehicle versions influence fuel consumption:
R tire sizes, tire tread, tire pressure, tire
condition
R body
R transmission ratios for the drive
assemblies
R additional equipment (e.g. air-conditioning
system, auxiliary heating system).
For these reasons, the actual consumption
figures for your vehicle may deviate from the
consumption figures determined according
to EU Directive 80/1268/EEC.
Data concerning fuel consumption are
recorded in the on-board computer; use the
steering wheel buttons to call up the Trip
computer menu (Ypage 190). Service products and capacities
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Diesel Exhaust Flui
d(DEF)
General notes !
Only use DEF in accordance with
ISO 22241. The exhaus tgas aftertreatment
system may otherwise be damaged.
Observe the MB Specifications for Service
Products, Sheet No. 352.0.
Damage caused by the use of other
reducing agents will invalidat ethe New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
! If DEF comes into contact with a painted
or aluminum surface, wash the surface off
immediately with plenty of water.
High ambient temperatures When opening the DEF tank filler cap at high
outside temperatures, ammonia vapors may
escape. Ammonia vapors have a pungent
odor and are particularly irritating for your
skin, respiratory organs and eyes. This may
result in burning eyes, nose and throat, as
well as coughing and watering eyes. Do not
inhale ammonia vapors.
If DEF in the DEF reservoir heats up to
temperatures above 122 ‡
(50†) foralong
period of time (e.g. due to direct sunlight),
ammonia vapors form.
Low ambient temperatures DEF freezes at a temperature of
approximately 12
‡(002711 †). The vehicle is
equipped with a DEF preheating system at the
factory .This ensures that the vehicle can be
operated in winter, even at temperatures
below 12 ‡(002711 †).
Additives and tap water !
Do not mix DEF with any additives and do
not dilute DEF with tap water. Otherwise,
the exhaust gas aftertreatment may be
damaged.
Observe the MB Specifications for Service
Products, Sheet No. 352.0. Damage that arises through the use of
additives or tap water will invalidate the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Storage !
Containers made of aluminum, copper,
coppe ralloys as well as unalloyed or
galvanized steel are not suitable for storing
DEF. If stored in these types of containers,
DE Fc ould cause constituents of these
metals to dissolve and cause irreparable
damage to the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Damage caused by such impurities in the
DEFw ill invalidate the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Only store DEF in containers made of high-
alloy Cr-Ni steel or Mo-Cr-Ni steel in
accordance with DIN EN 10 088-1/2/3 or
plastic containers made of polypropylene or
polyethylene.
Purity !
Impurities in DE F(e.g. caused by other
service products, cleaning agents, dust,
etc.) result in increased emissions,
malfunctions, catalytic converter damage
or engine damage.
The purity of DEFi s essential to prevent
malfunctions in the exhaust gas
aftertreatment.
If DEF is pumped out of the DEF tank, e.g.
during repair work, the same liquid must not
be used to refill the tank. Its purity is no longer
guaranteed.
Disposal Observe country-specific laws and
regulations when disposing of DEF.
0017Environmental note
Dispose of DEF in an environmentally
responsible manner.320
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DEF supply reservoir content
Depending on equipment, th
eDEF supply
reservoir content may vary. Tank contents
Diesel Exhaus
tFluid (DEF) 13 Approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
Approx. 4.9 US gal (18.5 l)
Approx. 5.8 US gal (22.0 l)
14DEF consumption
Depending on the vehicle version, the DEF
consumption is:
R for the Cargo Van/Passenger Van,
approximately 2322 MPG (0.10 l/100 km)
R for the Cab Chassis, approximately
1720 MPG (0.14 l/100 km)
In each case, the stated consumption figure
is a mea nvalue between urban and extra-
urban driving cycles. The consumption figure
does no trefer to a specific vehicle, but is
provided for the purposes of comparison
between differen tvehicle types.
DEFc onsumption, like fuel consumption, is
very dependent on the driving style and the
operating conditions. This means that the real
consumption figures during operation of your
vehicle may deviate from those stated. Engine oil
General notes !
The bottles of the various engine oil types
are marked with ACEA (Association des
Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles)
and/or API (American Petroleum Institute)
classifications. Only use approved engine
oils that conform to the following MB Specifications for Service Products and the
prescribed ACEA and/or API
classifications. Using engine oils of another
quality is not permitted and may invalidate
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
The use of other, non-approved engine oils
for diesel engines can cause damage to the
diesel particle filter (DPF).
Use only engine oils that have been approved
for your vehicle according to the MB
Specifications for Service Products.
The MB Specifications for Service Products
are valid for your vehicle 15
R 228.51
R 229.31
R 229.51
These are high quality engine oils which have
a positive effect on:
R engine wear
R fuel consumption
R exhaust gas emissions.
Multi-grade engine oils of the prescribed SAE
class (viscosity) may be used all year round,
taking the outside temperatures into
account.
Engine oil viscosity !
If the SAE viscosity class of the engine oil
used does not cover the outside
temperature range in which you are
operating the vehicle, it must be changed
in good time, in particular before the cold
season commences. Using an engine oil
that does not have adequate temperature
characteristics can lead to engine damage.
The temperature range information of the
SAE classification always refers to that of
fresh oil. The temperature characteristics
of the engine oil may deteriorate
13 DEF in accordance with ISO 22241. Observe the MB Specifications for Service Products, Sheet 352.0.
14 Cab Chassis only.
15 If the quality grade is not available for diesel, you may also add engine oils meeting the requirements in MB
Sheet No. 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5. The quantity to be added is then limited to a maximum of 1 qt (1 l). Service products and capacities
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