2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER warning

Tank contents
Depending on equipment, the total capacity
of the fuel tank may vary.
Total capacity
2500
3500 Approx-
imately
26.4 US gal (100 l) of which reserve fuel
Models with a total capacity
of approximately
26.4 US gal (100 l) Approx-
imately
5.3 US gal (20 l) Diesel
Fuel grade
G
WARNING
If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash
point is lower than that of pure diesel fuel.
When the engine is running, exhaust system
components could overheat without being
noticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with gasoline. Never mix gasoline with diesel fuel.
! 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 without a diesel particle fil-
ter: in countries where only diesel fuel with
a high sulfur content is 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.
! Sprinter diesel engine
You will damage the diesel engine if you do not refuel with ultra-low sulfur diesel or use a diesel fuel with a sulfur content greater
than 15 ppm.
! 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. This
does not include flow improver additives.
For further information, see "Flow improv-
ers".
You will generally find information about the
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 145).
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 compo-
nents 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, maxi-
mum sulfur content 15 ppm), which fulfills the
ASTM D975 standard.
The flow properties of diesel may be inade-
quate at low outside temperatures due to
paraffin separation. Service products and capacities
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Information about oil consumption
!
If the vehicle is predominantly used for
short-distance driving, this could lead to a
malfunction in the automatic cleaning func- tion for the diesel particle filter. As a result,
fuel may accumulate in the engine oil and
cause engine failure.
Therefore, if you mainly drive short distan-
ces, you should drive on a highway or on
rural roads for 20 minutes every 310 miles
(500 km). This ensures sufficient regener-
ation of the diesel particle filter.
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes a maximum of 1.0 US qt (1.0 l) of
engine oil over a distance of 620 miles
(1000 km).
Oil consumption may be higher if:
R the vehicle is new.
R you mainly operate the vehicle under ardu-
ous operating conditions.
R you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
Regular maintenance is one of the precondi-
tions for moderate rates of consumption.
You can only estimate the oil consumption
after you have driven a considerable distance.
Check the engine oil level on a regular basis,
e.g. weekly or each time you refuel
(Y page 250). Transmission and power steering oil
Automatic transmission Service product: automatic transmission
fluid Product name/number Maintenance
interval Shell ATF 3403/M-115
MB Sheet No. 236.10 —
Fuchs/Shell ATF 3353
MB Sheet No. 236.12 Further information can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Rear axle Service product: transmission oil
Product name/number Maintenance
interval BP Energear Hypo DC
80W-90
MB Sheet No. 235.20 —
Mobil Delvac Synthetic
Gear Oil 75W-90
MB Sheet No. 235.8 Further information can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Steering Service product: power steering fluid
Product name/number Maintenance
interval Mobil ATF‑
D,
Exxon Mobil Corporation
or equivalent
MB Sheet No. 236.3 —
The steering is maintenance-free. Further
information can be obtained at any qualified
specialist workshop. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
Brake fluid is hazardous to health. Do not
swallow brake fluid. See a doctor 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. 324
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Always wear gloves and eye protection when
topping up brake fluid.
Store brake fluid only in the original closed
container and keep it out of the reach of chil- dren. Comply with safety regulations when
handling brake fluid. 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, vapor pockets 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.
! Brake fluid corrodes paint, plastic and
rubber. If paint, plastic or rubber has come
into contact with brake fluid, rinse with
water immediately.
Only use brake fluids approved for Sprinter
vehicles. Always check for the identification
DOT 4 plus.
Information about approved brake fluids can
be found in the Maintenance Booklet or
obtained at any qualified specialist workshop. Service product:
brake fluid Product name/
number Intac B026E
R Boiling point: 500 ‡
(260 †)
R Wet boiling point:
356 ‡ (180 †) MB Sheet No. 331.0
Maintenance
interval 2 years
i
Have the brake fluid renewed every 2
years at a qualified specialist workshop. There is usually a notice in the engine com-
partment to remind you when the next
brake fluid change is due. Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add anti-
freeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clean the
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
! Take care not to spill any coolant on pain-
ted surfaces. You could otherwise damage
the paintwork.
When handling, storing and disposing of cool-
ant and antifreeze, please observe the rele-
vant regulations and the safety notes in the
"Service products and capacities" section
(Y page 318).
Coolant additive with antifreeze
requirements !
Use only approved antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor that complies with MB Specifica-
tion for Service Products, Sheet Number
325. Using other, non-approved anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitors may cause
damage to the coolant system and reduce
the engine's service life.
Coolant is a mixture of water and antifreeze/ corrosion inhibitor. It performs the following
tasks:
R corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raises the boiling point
When the vehicle is first delivered, it is filled
with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate antifreeze and corrosion protection. Coolant Service products and capacities
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must be used in the system all year round to
ensure anti-corrosion protection and a raised
boiling point – even in countries with high
outside temperatures.
To prevent damage to the engine cooling sys- tem, use only approved corrosion inhibitor/
antifreeze that comply with the Mercedes-
Benz Specifications for Service Products.
We recommend corrosion inhibitor/anti-
freeze that meets the requirements in MB
Specifications for Service Products Sheet
Number 325.
Check the antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor con- centration in the coolant every six months.
The percentage of corrosion inhibitor/anti-
freeze additive in the engine cooling system
should:
R be at least 50%. This way, the engine cool-
ing system is protected against freezing
down to approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †).
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat
will not be dissipated as effectively.
If there has been coolant loss, do not refill
only with water. If the vehicle has lost coolant,
add equal parts water and corrosion inhibi-
tor/antifreeze additive. The water used as
part of the coolant mixture must fulfill certain requirements; these are usually fulfilled by
drinking water. If the water quality is not suf-ficient, you must treat the water.
Service product: coolant Product name/number
EURO Peak Coolant/Antifreeze,
OLD WORLD INDUSTRIES
MB Sheet No. 325.0
Zerex G05, The Valvoline Company
MB Sheet No. 325.0 Product name/number
Zerex G48, The Valvoline Company
MB Sheet No. 325.0
Glysantin G05, BASF AG
MB Sheet No. 325.0
Capacities
Engine cooling system
Coolant
Approximately
10.75 US qt (10.0 l) Refrigerant
The air-conditioning system uses the refrig-
erant R‑134a. This refrigerant does not dam-
age the ozone layer. Product name/number Maintenance
interval Refrigerant R‑134a
MB Sheet No. 361.0 —
Further information can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop. Washer fluid
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate 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. 326
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Load rails
The maximum tensile loads of the cargo tie
down points in the cargo compartment are: Cargo tie down
point Permissible nomi-
nal tensile load Load rails on cargo
compartment floor 1124.0 lbf
(5000 N) Lower load rail on
sidewall 562.0 lbf
(2500 N) Upper load rail on
sidewall 337.0 lbf
(1500 N) The values specified apply only to loads
placed on the cargo compartment floor if:
R the load is secured to 2 cargo tie down
points on the rail and
R the distance to the nearest load-securing
point on the same rail is approximately 3 ft
(1 m).
Roof carrier G
WARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character- istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style. G
WARNING
If you distribute the load unevenly in the vehi- cle, the handling as well as the steering and
braking characteristics are severely affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
Distribute the load evenly in the vehicle.
Secure the load to prevent it from slipping.
! The weight of any load carried on the roof,
including the roof carrier, must not exceed the maximum permissible roof load. The roof carrier supports must be mounted
at equal distances.
We recommend that you have a stabilizer
installed on the front axle.
! For safety reasons, we recommend that
you only use roof carrier systems that have
been tested and approved for the Sprinter.
This will help to avoid damage.
The data is valid for a load distributed evenly
over the entire roof area. Maximum roof load
and minimum number of pairs of roof carrier
supports on vehicles with: Maximum
roof load Minimum
number of pairs of
supports Standard
roof 660 lbs
(300 kg) 6
High roof 330 lbs
(150 kg) 3
Reduce the load on shorter roof carriers pro-
portionately. The maximum load per pair of
roof carrier supports is 110 lbs (50 kg).
Loading directions and other information con- cerning load distribution and load securing
can be found in the "Transporting" section
(Y page 240). Trailer tow hitch
General notes We recommend that you have the trailer tow
hitch mounted at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
Use only a trailer tow hitch that has been tes- ted and approved specially for your vehicle by
the distributor named on the inside of the
front cover. Only use a ball coupling that is
approved for your vehicle and Sprinter trailer
tow hitch. You can also find information on
the permitted dimensions of the ball coupling 328
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