warning light MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2011 MY11 Maintenance Booklet

Thank you for choosing the new Sprinter
We hope you enjoy your Sprinter. Vehicle
safety
and operational reliability are two very
important factors. To maintain them, regular
maintenance services are necessary.
We continuously strive to improve our
product and ask for your understanding that
we reserve the right to make changes in the
periodic maintenance work for our vehicles.
The information in this booklet is accurate as
of the press date. At the time of your
scheduled maintenance appointments with
your authorized Sprinter dealer, your vehicle
will be serviced in accordance with the most
up-to-date version of the maintenance work
information corresponding to your vehicle's
age or mileage. Please check with your
authorized Sprinter dealer for any changes to
the periodic maintenance work required for
your vehicle. PLEASE NOTE
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU
HAVE YOUR VEHICLE SERVICED BY AN
AUTHORIZED SPRINTER DEALER WHO IS
FULLY

EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE
AND THAT GENUINE MERCEDES-BENZ
PARTS BE USED.
EMISSION CONTROL COMPONENTS AND
SYSTEMS CAN BE MAINTAINED, REPLACED,
OR REPAIRED BY ANY AUTOMOBILE REPAIR
WORKSHOP OR INDIVIDUAL USING
CERTIFIED PARTS.
THE USE OF DEFECTIVE OR NON-
EQUIVALENT PARTS CAN RESULT IN YOUR
EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY
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Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Customer Assistance Center:
1-877-762-8267
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC is a Daimler
company

information about 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 topped up, 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 solvent/
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
Manual for guidelines and the correct
procedure 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
professionals.
Please see the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for detailed information
on warranty terms and coverage.
Please observe the maintenance
instructions in this Maintenance Booklet,
even if you allow a third party to use the
vehicle and entrust them with the vehicle
care. This way, you can 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
maintenance work on your vehicle is
carried out by your authorized Sprinter
dealer

which is fully equipped to perform
this service.
Please note that engines have to be serviced
in accordance with special instructions and
using special measuring equipment to
comply with legal requirements concerning
exhaust emissions. Modifications to or
tampering with emissions components is not
permissible. Your authorized Sprinter dealer
is familiar with the relevant regulations. Service records
Your authorized Sprinter dealer will certify in
this booklet the maintenance services on
your vehicle which it has performed.
Other than the maintenance services
described,

the Maintenance Booklet does not
record or reflect any repair work that may
have been performed on your vehicle. Please
keep those receipts with your vehicle
records.
You can find information about the warranty
in your Service and Warranty Information
Booklet.
Your authorized Sprinter dealer will gladly
provide more information on the
maintenance of your vehicle. Parts/operating materials
We only recommend the use of genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts for service and repair
work,

as these conform to our specifications.
In addition, only fuels, lubricants and
corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze that
correspond to the factory specifications
should be used. Please see your authorized
Sprinter dealer for more information on this
subject. Introduction
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