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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Oil service
plus Maintenance
service Check thickness of the brake pads/linings and con-
dition of the brake discs. Vehicles with twin tires and
super-wide tires: rear wheels must be removed and
remounted (separate invoice) ^
Parking brake: check lever travel
^
Service indicator
Reset the maintenance computer
^ ^
Additional work
Once as part of the first service A (Z)
Retighten nuts and bolts
Rear axle: retighten u-bolts
Once as part of the first Service B, subsequently every 80000 miles (Z1)
Automatic transmission: oil and filter change
Every 2 years (Z2)
Hydraulic brake system: renew brake fluid
Every 3rd engine oil change (Z3)
Replace air filter element (at least every 4 years, observe installation date!)
Every fourth engine oil change (Z4)
Replace the poly-V-belt
For the first time at 100000 miles (Za)
Check saturation level of the diesel particle filter (observe installation date!)
Every ninth engine oil change/every 10 years (Z9)
Rear axle: oil change
Every ninth engine oil change/every 15 years (Z9)
Renew coolant (observe coolant mixture ratio) Maintenance service
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