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Comfort Tire Pressures in PSI (kPa)For reasons of comfort, we recommend setting the tire
pressures according to the table below, depending on
axle loads, on longer journeys with an unloaded or
only partially loaded vehicle.
Comfort Tire Pressures in PSI (kPa)
Front Axle
Size ApplicationAxle loads in lbs (kg), see
type plate
2,315
(1,050)2,646
1,200)2,976
(1,350)3,219
(1,460)
195/70 R 15 C
104 / 102 R Single36
(250)40
(275)47
(325)51
(350)
225/70 R 15 C
112 / 110 R
(115 N)Single33
(225)36
(250)36
(250)36
(250)
WARNING!
Correct the tire pressures before loading the
vehicle fully. If the tire pressure is too low driving
safety and tire mileage are decreased.
Rear Axle
SizeAppli-
cationAxle loads in lbs (kg), see type plate1,764
(800)2,205
(1,000)2,646
(1,200)3,307
(1,500)3,748
(1,700)
195/70 R 15 C
104 / 102 RDouble
–36
(250)–––
225/70 R 15 C
112 / 110 R
(115 N)Single
33
(225)33
(225)36
(250)43
(300)47
(325)
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 187
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VEHICLE TOOL KIT 1. Locked
2. Unlocked
The vehicle tool kit and the jack are located under the
hatch in the front passenger footwell.
CHA NGING THE TIREIf you get a flat tire while driving, gradually decrease
your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly
move to a safe place on the side of the road. The
pressure of the spare wheel always has to be checked
regularly (at least after every tenth time at the filling
station).
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198 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
Tightening torque for 9,990 lbs (4,530 kgs)
(vehicle type 3500 C/HC/SHC):
Steel wheel – 138 lbf.ft ±14 lbf.ft (190 N.m ±20 N.m)
 Remove jack and stow it in the vehicle tool kit.
 Check the tire pressure.
 Re-tighten the wheel bolts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench after a distance of 30 miles
(about 50 km).
JUMP STA RTINGIf the battery is dead, the engine can be started with
jumper cables from another vehicle’s battery.
WARNING!
After changing a wheel, you must, for safety reasons,
 have the specified tightening torque checked. The
wheels could otherwise work loose.
 check the tire pressure and correct it if necessary.
 retighten the wheel bolts and wheel nuts to the
specified tightening torque once the vehicle has
been driven for 30 miles (50 km).
 have a reversed direction of tire rotation corrected
as soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop. The vehicle handling characteristics
could otherwise be affected.
WARNING!
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which
is flammable and very explosive. Avoid open
flames and the formation of sparks in the vicinity
of the batteries. Refrain from smoking or cell
phone use. Avoid improper connection of jumper
cables.
Observe safety precautions when handling
batteries.
Exercise care near moving engine components and
electrical cables.
Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components and can lead
to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.
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208 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEDisposal of Service ProductsDispose of service products and of parts which come
into contact with them (e.g. filters) in an
environmentally responsible manner. Comply with
applicable bars and regulations.EMISSION RELA TED COMPONENT WA RRA NTY
STATEMENTThe Manufacturer warrants to the original and each
subsequent owner of a MERCEDES-BENZ heavy-duty
on highway diesel engine that:
(1) the engine was designed, built and equipped so as
to conform at the time of sale with the applicable
regulations adopted by the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency
(2) the emission control system of such engine is free
from defects in materials and workmanship which
would cause it not to conform with those regulations
for a period of use of five years or 100 000 miles or
3 000 hours of engine operation, whichever occurs
first.
REGULA R CHECKSThe following checks should be performed at regular
intervals (for example once a week or each time the
vehicle is refueled):
 Windshield cleaner system – fluid reservoir.
 Air strainer, in vehicles with an air strainer element
maintenance indicator (optional equipment).
 Engine oil level.
 Checking ribbed V-belt.
 Hydraulic brake system, clutch mechanism fluid
level.
 Coolant level.
 Tire and spare wheel condition and pressures of the
same. For more information, refer to "Wheels and
Tires".
 Vehicle lighting.
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COMPUTERASSYST provides you with information on the best
possible timing for maintenance work.
NOTE: The engine manufacturer strongly
recommends the use of synthetic engine oils, such as
Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40.
When the next maintenance service is due, this will be
indicated in the multi-function display with the
symbol
9 Oil service
9 Maintenance service - displayed in km/miles
or days.
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If the display shows the number of days, the symbol
È will also appear in the multi-function display.
You should have the maintenance performed within
the stated period/distance.
The service indicator will be reset by your Sprinter
Dealer after an oil service and/or maintenance service
has been performed.
REGULA R CHECK-UPSTo maintain the safe operation of your vehicle, it is
recommended that you perform the following tasks on
a regular basis (i.e., weekly or whenever the vehicle is
refueled). Check:
 Engine oil level
 Brake system, clutch mechanism – fluid level
 Battery – acid level
 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning
system – fluid level
 Mechanical assemblies (e. g. ,engine, transmission,
etc.) – check for leaks
 Condition of tires and tire pressures
 All exterior lights
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Check fluid levels for the following systems, correct
as necessary.
Should there be a loss of fluid which cannot be
explained by regular use, trace and eliminate
the cause.
Engine cooling system
Check corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze,
refill as necessary.
Hydraulic brake system
Battery
Windscreen washer system
Engine
Fuel filter renewal
Air cleaner with maintenance indicator:
Check degree of contamination.
Air cleaner filter element renewed as
necessary.Chassis and body
Trailer coupling:
Check operation, play and retaining fixtures
Secondary rubber springs:
Visual check
Tire pressures:
Correct as necessary, including spare tyre
Check thickness of brake pads
Brake test
Check condition of brake disks. Brake disks renewal as
necessary
– as a separate order
Check condition of steering mechanism
Heating/ventilation dust filter renewal
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264 INDEXCleaning
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Hard Plastic Trim Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Light Alloy Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Plastic and Rubber Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Steering Wheel and Gear Selector Lever . . . . . . . 224
Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Wiper Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Comfort Tire Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Compartments in Front Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Constant RPMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Consumer Assistance
Be Reasonable with Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Prepare a List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Prepare for the Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256Coolant Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
DDe-Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Dehumidification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
De-Icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Diesel Fuels for Use at Very Low Temperatures. . . 171
Displaying Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Doors
Front Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rear Cargo Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Draining Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . . . 175
Driver’s Airbag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41EElectric Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Electrical Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Fuse and Relay Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 230
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INDEX 271
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Tie Down Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Tire Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Tire Pressure Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Tire Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Tires
Changing the Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Comfort Tire Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Snow Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Spare Wheel Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Tire Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Tire Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Tire Pressures Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Tires, Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Towing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Towing Protection and Passenger Compartment
Protection Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
If the Engine is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
If the Front Axle is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
If the Rear Axle is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
If the Transmission is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Attaching a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Checking Weights of Vehicle and Trailer . . . . . . 179
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Loading a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Parking a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Trailer Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Vehicle and Trailer Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Transmission, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Trip Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Freightliner-all.book Pag e 271 Monday, December 1, 2003 2:54 PM