2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER check engine light

and/or anticorrosion/antifreeze products
other than those approved for your vehicle
are being used. You can find coolant
instructions under the "Coolant" section of
the vehicle Operator's Manual. Contact an
authorized Sprinter Dealer for a list of anti-
corrosion/antifreeze products that are
approved for your vehicle. Wear parts
The maintenance computer recommends the
inspection of certain wear parts, however, it
cannot judge the condition of these wear
parts. Only qualified aftersales technicians
can determine if a wear part should be
replaced. Regular checks
In addition to the maintenance service, you
should also perform regular checks on the
following (e.g. weekly, when refueling, or
before any long journey):
R Oil level –Depending on the vehicle equip-
ment, check the oil level of the engine using
either the oil dipstick or using the control
system via the multifunction steering
wheel/multifunction display. Refer to the
Operator's Manual for more information on
measuring the engine oil level.
R Coolant level – The correct procedure for
checking the coolant level is described in
the Operator's Manual.
R Brake fluid level –If the brake fluid has to
be refilled, visit an authorized Sprinter
Dealer and have the cause determined, e.g.
leakage or worn brake pads.
R Windshield washer system – If the
washer fluid level falls below 1/3 full, the
warning lamp for the washer fluid level
lights up. Add washer fluid mixed with an
approved windshield washer concentrate,
test function and check wiper blades. R
Lighting system
R Tire condition and tire pressure –Check
at least once a month. Refer to the "Tires
and Wheels" section in the Operator's Man-
ual for guidelines and the correct proce-
dure for checking the tire condition and tire
pressure. Notes on the warranty
An extensive and well-equipped network of
authorized Sprinter Dealers is available to
carry out maintenance work. Your authorized
Sprinter Dealer can ensure that your vehicle
is thoroughly serviced and repaired by pro-
fessionals.
Please see the Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for detailed information on
warranty terms and coverage.
Please follow the maintenance instruc-
tions in this Maintenance Booklet, even if
you allow a third party to use the vehicle
and entrust them with care of the vehicle.
Only in this way will you be able to ensure
that your warranty rights are not affected.
Service, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and systems
can be performed by any automotive
repair establishment or individual using
certified parts.
We strongly recommend that any mainte-
nance work on your vehicle is carried out
by your authorized Sprinter Dealer which
is fully equipped to perform this service.
Please note that special instructions and spe-
cial measuring devices are required for serv-
icing the engines in order to comply with legal
requirements concerning exhaust emissions.
Modifying or tampering with emissions com-
ponents is not permissible. Your authorized
Sprinter Dealer is familiar with the relevant
regulations. 6
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Service records
Your authorized Sprinter Dealer will certify in
this booklet the maintenance services that it
has performed on your vehicle.
Other than the maintenance services descri-
bed, the Maintenance Booklet does not
record or reflect any repair work that may
have been performed on your vehicle. Please
keep those receipts with your vehicle
records.
You can find information about the warranty
in your Service and Warranty Information
Booklet.
Your authorized Sprinter Dealer will gladly
provide more information on the mainte-
nance of your vehicle. Parts/service products
We recommend using only genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts for service and repair
work, since these conform to our specifica-
tions. In addition, use only fuels, lubricants
and corrosion inhibitors/antifreeze agents
that correspond to the factory specifications.
Please see your authorized Sprinter Dealer
for more information on this subject. Exhaust system maintenance
Warning: exhaust gas aftertreatment
system – 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. Follow
our recommended maintenance instructions
in order to ensure the proper operating state
of your vehicle.
Note the following:
a) Diesel engines require diesel fuel with
extremely low sulfur content for road vehicles
(maximum 15 ppm sulfur), in compliance with
ASTM D975 standard. Failure to use ultra low
sulfur highway diesel fuel (ULSD) can severely damage the vehicle's exhaust gas aftertreat-
ment system.
b)
We approve the use of B5 (standard ULSD,
which may contain up to 5% bio-diesel) for all
BlueEFFICIENCY ®
diesel engines.
Diesel fuels that contain a higher proportion
of bio-diesel, e.g. B20 or pure bio-diesel fuel,
can severely damage the engine and fuel sys-
tem and are not permitted.
Contact your Service Center for more infor-
mation. If the B5 bio-diesel blend is not clearly
labeled to indicate that it meets the ULSD
standard, it should not be used. The New
Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover
damage caused by the use fuels that do not
meet our approved fuel standards.
c) The prescribed engine maintenance
work must be carried out fully and at the
required intervals.
d) The exhaust gas aftertreatment sys-
tem 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 con-
sumption and impaired engine running con-
ditions.
If the "CHECK ENGINE" indicator lamp lights
up in the instrument cluster when the engine
is running, this indicates that there may be a
malfunction in the engine control system or
in the exhaust gas aftertreatment system.
We recommend having the malfunction
checked as soon as possible. BlueEFFICIENCY
®
exhaust gas after-
treatment using DEF
BlueEFFICIENCY ®
exhaust gas aftertreat-
ment 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. Exhaust system maintenance
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Description of maintenance work
Oil service plus/maintenance service Oil service
plus Maintenance
service Check by service advisor
Check vehicle for corrosion, accident and paint dam-
age
^ ^
Brake test
^ ^
Oil service
Engine: oil and filter change
^ ^
Lubrication work
Lubricating the trailer hitch
^
Lubricate the hinges on the rear door
^
Maintenance
Check function and condition
Indicators, indicator lamps
^
Headlamps, exterior lighting
^
Windshield wipers, rear windshield wiper, windshield
washer system, headlamp cleaning system
^
Front and rear seat belts, seat belt buckles, seat belt
buckle extensions
^ ^
Integrity test and condition check
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, cov-
ers, sleeves, dust caps
^ ^
Supplementary rubber springs
^ ^
Steering mechanism: tie rod, steering lever, rubber
sleeves, dust caps
^ ^Maintenance service
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