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Driving and operating115
Always move the selector lever in the
appropriate direction as far as it will
go.Upon release, it automatically
returns to the centre position.N=Neutral.A/
M=Switch between automatic
and manual mode.
The transmission display
shows "A" when in automatic mode.R=Reverse gear.
Engage only when vehicle is
stationary.The transmission
display shows "R" when
reverse gear is engaged.+=Shift to a higher gear.-=Shift to a lower gear.
Starting off
When the engine is started, the
transmission is in automatic
mode.Depress the foot brake and
move the selector lever towards + to
engage first gear.
If R is selected, reverse gear is
engaged.The vehicle starts to move
when the foot brake is released.To
start off quickly, release the foot brake and accelerate immediately after
engaging a gear.
In automatic mode the transmission
shifts to other gears automatically,
dependent on driving conditions.
To engage manual mode, move the
selector lever towards A/M. The
current gear will appear in the
transmission display.
To engage first gear, depress foot
brake and move selector lever
towards + or -. Shift to a higher or
lower gear by moving selector lever to
+ or -. Gears can be skipped by
moving the selector lever repeatedly
at short intervals.
Stopping the vehicle
In automatic or manual mode,
first gear is engaged and the clutch is
released when the vehicle is
stopped.In R, reverse gear remains
engaged.
When stopping on gradients, engage parking brake or depress the foot
brake.To prevent overheating of the
clutch, an intermittent audiblewarning may sound as a signal to
depress the foot brake or apply the
parking brake.
Switch off engine if stopping for a
lengthy period, e.g. in traffic jams.
When the vehicle is parked and the
driver's door is opened, a warning
chime will sound if neutral is not
selected or the foot brake has not
been depressed.
Engine braking
Automatic mode
When driving downhill, the manual transmission automated does not
shift into higher gears until a fairly
high engine speed has been
reached.It shifts down in good time
when braking.
Manual mode
To utilise the engine braking effect,
select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill.
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154Vehicle care
Always use fine mesh chains that addno more than 15 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain
lock).9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Wheel covers on steel wheels may
come into contact with parts of the
chains. In such cases, remove the
wheel covers.
Tyre chains may only be used at
speeds up to 30 mph and, when
travelling on roads that are free of
snow, they may only be used for brief
periods since they are subject to rapid wear on a hard road and may snap.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at the tyre's sidewall near the rim
cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If the vehicle has a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear or reverse gear.
The tyre repair kit is located under the
front seat. Slide seat forwards fully
and fold backrest down to access kit.
1. Take the tyre repair kit out from under the front seat.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Remove the power supply lead and air hose from the stowage
compartments on the underside
of the compressor.4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.
6. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
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Technical data175Vehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic modelModelDrive wheelsLengthRoof heightGross vehicle weightKerb weight 3)4)VanFront-wheel driveL1H1280018063300181135001816H2280018343300183935001844L2H23300188535001890H33300192135001931L3H235001970H3350020103)
Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to identification plate.
4) Minimum vehicle weight according to type approval, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of the driver and deletable
options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side door. Final weight may vary according to the specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted options
and accessories.
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176Technical data
ModelDrive wheelsLengthRoof heightGross vehicle weightKerb weight3)4)VanRear-wheel driveL3H235005)211035006)224645002246H33500 5)214835006)227945002279L4H23500 6)232445002324H335006)2366450023663)
Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to identification plate.
4) Minimum vehicle weight according to type approval, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of the driver and deletable
options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side door. Final weight may vary according to the specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted options
and accessories.
5) With Single rear wheels.
6) With Twin rear wheels.
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Technical data177
ModelDrive wheelsLengthRoof heightGross vehicle weightKerb weight3)4)Platform CabFront-wheel driveL1H135001570L2H135001578H235001593L3H135001599H2350016133)
Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to identification plate.
4) Minimum vehicle weight according to type approval, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of the driver and deletable
options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side door. Final weight may vary according to the specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted options
and accessories.ModelDrive wheelsLengthRoof heightGross vehicle weightKerb weight 3)4)Chassis CabFront-wheel driveL2H135001686L3H1350017073)
Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to identification plate.
4) Minimum vehicle weight according to type approval, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of the driver and deletable
options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side door. Final weight may vary according to the specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted options
and accessories.
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178Technical data
ModelDrive wheelsLengthRoof heightGross vehicle weightKerb weight3)4)Chassis CabRear-wheel driveL2H135005)1835L3H135005)18603500 6)197545006)1975L4H13500 6)200545006)20053)
Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to identification plate.
4) Minimum vehicle weight according to type approval, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of the driver and deletable
options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side door. Final weight may vary according to the specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted options
and accessories.
5) With Single rear wheels.
6) With Twin rear wheels.ModelDrive wheelsLengthRoof heightGross vehicle weightKerb weight 3)4)Crew CabFront-wheel driveL2H135001887L3H1350019153)
Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to identification plate.
4) Minimum vehicle weight according to type approval, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of the driver and deletable
options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side door. Final weight may vary according to the specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted options
and accessories.
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Technical data179
ModelDrive wheelsLengthRoof heightGross vehicle weightKerb weight3)4)Crew CabRear-wheel driveL2H135005)2037L3H135005)20683500 6)215445006)2154L4H13500 6)222345006)22233)
Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to identification plate.
4) Minimum vehicle weight according to type approval, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of the driver and deletable
options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side door. Final weight may vary according to the specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted options
and accessories.
5) With Single rear wheels.
6) With Twin rear wheels.ModelDrive wheelsLengthRoof heightGross vehicle weightKerb weight 3)4)BusFront-wheel driveL3H2390024933)
Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to identification plate.
4) Minimum vehicle weight according to type approval, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of the driver and deletable
options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side door. Final weight may vary according to the specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted options
and accessories.
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180Technical dataVehicle dimensionsVan, DoublecabFront-wheel drive
Gross vehicle weight
2800,
3300,
3500
3300,
3500
3500
SizeL1L2L3Length [mm]504855486198Width without mirrors [mm]207020702070Width with mirrors [mm]247024702470Height - unladen (without antenna) [mm]
H12303--H22496/2500 7)2496/2499 7)2488H3-2745/27497)2744Wheelbase [mm]318236824332Track width [mm]
Front175017501750Rear1730173017307) 3500 GVW.