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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2015 MY15 Service and Warranty Information 7
What’s Covered
New Vehicle Limited Warranty: (cont’d)
E. When It Begins
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty
begins on either of the following dates,
whichever is earlier:
• the date you take i

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What’s Covered
New Vehicle Limited Warranty: (cont’d)
E. When It Begins
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty
begins on either of the following dates,
whichever is earlier:
• the date you take initial delivery of
the vehicle;
or
• the date when the vehicle was first
put into service as an authorized
Sprinter Dealer “demo” or as a
company vehicle of the vehicle
distributor.
F. When It Ends
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty is for
36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever
occurs first.
Not all components or adjustments
carry a 36 month or 36,000 mile
warranty. Warranty coverage for specific
components or adjustments is based on
the vehicle’s time in service or mileage
and should always be verified with your
authorized Sprinter Dealer prior to any
repairs. Examples include, but are not
limited to, the following:
• Wheel alignment and balancing
• Brake pads
• Brake discs
• Glass
• Wiper blades and inserts H. If Your Vehicle Leaves the United
States (We Include U.S. Possessions
and Territories as Part of the United
States for Warranty Purposes):
EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY
REQUIRED BY LAW, THERE IS NO
WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THIS
VEHICLE IF IT IS SOLD IN OR
REGISTERED IN COUNTRIES OTHER
THAN THE UNITED STATES.
This policy does not apply to vehicles
that have received authorization for
export from the vehicle distributor.
Authorized Sprinter Dealers may not
give authorization for export. You
should consult an authorized Sprinter
Dealer to determine this vehicle’s
warranty coverage if you have any
questions.
This policy does not apply to vehicles
registered to U.S. government officials
or military personnel on assignment
outside of the United States.
G. Registration and Operation
Requirements
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers
your vehicle only if:
•
it was built for sale in the U.S.;
• it’s registered in the U.S.;
• it’s driven mainly in the U.S. or
Canada, see (
e Page 21); and
• it’s operated and maintained in the
manner described in your Operator’s
Manual and Maintenance Booklet.
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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2015 MY15 Service and Warranty Information 10What’s Not Covered
Items Which Are Not Covered:
TIRE AND RIM DAMAGE: Damage
to the tires such as punctures, cuts,
snags, bruises, impact damage and
breaks resulting from pothole impact,
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10What’s Not Covered
Items Which Are Not Covered:
TIRE AND RIM DAMAGE: Damage
to the tires such as punctures, cuts,
snags, bruises, impact damage and
breaks resulting from pothole impact,
curb impact, or from other objects/
road hazards is not covered. Damage
from incorrect inflation, excessive axle
load, high speed spinning (when stuck
in ice, mud or snow), tire chains, racing
or competitive driving events, incorrect
mounting or demounting, improper
puncture repair, misuse, negligence,
alteration and misapplication is not
covered. Rapid or irregular tire tread wear
due to lack of tire rotation according to
the recommended intervals specified in
your vehicle‘s maintenance booklet or
incorrect wheel alignment or tire balance
is not covered. Tire tread wear is also not
covered.
Damage to the rims resulting from
pothole impact, curb impact, or from
other objects/road hazards is not
covered.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT: Adjustments for
road crown issues are not covered.
BRAKE PADS AND DISCS: Replacement
due to normal wear or as part of regular
maintenance is not covered.
WIPER BLADES AND INSERTS: Damaged
or worn wiper blades and wiper blade
inserts are not covered. DAMAGE DUE TO ACCIDENTS, MISUSE
OR NEGLIGENCE: Accidents or damage
from objects striking the vehicle. Misuse
of the vehicle such as driving into or over
potholes, curbs, or other objects/road
hazards; overloading, improper operation,
storage or transport (Proper use is
described in the Operator’s Manual).
DAMAGE DUE TO LACK OF
MAINTENANCE: Lack of proper
maintenance as described in the
Maintenance Booklet. Use of service
parts or fluids, such as paper oil filters
or improper engine oil, which are non-
approved by MBUSA, will cause engine
damage not covered by the warranty.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE IS OWNER’S
RESPONSIBILITY: Cleaning and polishing,
fluids and filters, replacing worn wiper
blades, wiper rubber inserts, brake
pads and discs, and clutch discs and
pressure plates are some of the normal
maintenance services required and
are not covered by this warranty. See
Maintenance Booklet for details.
Damage caused by the use of improper
filters (including oil filters), engine oils,
fluids, cleaners, polishes, or waxes is not
covered.
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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2015 MY15 Service and Warranty Information 12What’s Not Covered
Items Which Are Not Covered: (cont’d)
RACING OR COMPETITIVE EVENTS: This
warranty does not cover the costs of
repairing damage or conditions caused
by racing, nor does it

12What’s Not Covered
Items Which Are Not Covered: (cont’d)
RACING OR COMPETITIVE EVENTS: This
warranty does not cover the costs of
repairing damage or conditions caused
by racing, nor does it cover the repair of
any defects that are found as the result of
participating in a racing event.
DAMAGE TO INTERIOR SURFACES:
Damage to finished interior surfaces
such as upholstery, wood, leather,
suede, plastic, chrome, glass, rug, and
paint caused by external influence,
misuse, or negligence is not covered.
Some examples include, but are not
limited to, spills, chafe marks, scratches,
and impressions from heavy objects
or clamping force (such as a strap or
mounting device). Damage from the
use of third party accessories such as
steering wheel locks or vent-mounted air
fresheners is also not covered..
Insurance Write-Off; or Repaired or
Replaced Parts
Any vehicle which has been damaged to
such an extent that the owner, insurer,
financing institution or leasing company
determined the vehicle to be a “total
loss”, “write off” or equivalent, is not
covered by this warranty. This includes
but is not limited to vehicles issued a
“salvage”, “scrap”, “dismantled” or
similar title under any state’s law. Any parts repaired or replaced under an
insurance claim or required as a result
of events which are not covered under
this warranty (see “Items Which Are Not
Covered”, (
e Page 10)), for example,
damages due to accidents, misuse,
or negligence, and in either case, any
subsequent consequential damage to the
vehicle are not covered by this warranty.
Restricted Warranty
Your warranties can also be restricted by
the vehicle warrantor.
The vehicle warrantor may restrict the
warranty on your vehicle if the vehicle is
not properly maintained, or if the vehicle
is abused or neglected, and the abuse
or neglect interferes with the proper
functioning of the vehicle. If the warranty
is restricted, coverage may be denied
or subject to approval by the vehicle
warrantor before covered repairs are
performed.
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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2015 MY15 Service and Warranty Information 15
Emission Warranties Required By Law
Federal Emission Warranty - Diesel
Heavy Duty Vehicle
VIII. Engine Emissions Control Systems/Sensors
Camshaft Position Sensor
Charge Air Pressure Sensor
Char

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2015 MY15 Service and Warranty Information 18Emission Warranties Required By Law
California Emission Warranty (cont’d)
Coverage
SHORT-TERM EMISSION-RELATED
PARTS (CA, CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NJ,
OR, PA, RI, VT and WA):
I. Air Induction Syste

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