coolant level MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2012 MY12 Maintenance Booklet

Replacement of coolant may be required
more
frequently if coolant is not maintained
according to instructions and/or other
than approved anticorrosion/antifreeze
products 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 anticorrosion/antifreeze
products that are approved for your
vehicle. Wear items
The
maintenance computer recommends the
inspection of certain wear parts, however, it
cannot judge the condition of these wear
parts. Only a qualified aftersales technician
can determine if a wear part should be
replaced. Approved engine oils and filters
General information about engine oil Engine oils and oil filters are especially tested
for their suitability in our engines and
durability

for our service intervals. Therefore,
only use approved engine oils and oil filters
required for vehicles with a maintenance
computer. Conventional petroleum-based
oils must not be used for vehicles equipped
with the ASSYST maintenance computer.
The following cases are not covered by the
limited warranty for new vehicles:
R using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly
required by the maintenance computer.
R changing the engine oil and oil filter at
longer change intervals than those
specified by the maintenance computer.
R using any oil additives.
We recommend MOBIL OIL. MB sheet numbers Use the following table to determine the MB
sheet numbers. Refer to the Operator's
Manual to determine the engine type of your
vehicle. The model and engine type can be
found in the "Service products and
capacities" section of the "Technical data"
chapter under "Engine oil".
Engine type MB sheet number
642 228.51, 229.51
i
MB sheet numbers are printed on the
outside of the oil container.
Viscosity grades for engine oils In this table, select the oil viscosity according to
the lowest anticipated air temperature before the
next oil change.
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
equipment,

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 further 6
Introduction
Maintenance Booklet

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
7
Maintenance Booklet

Oil Service
Plus Maintenance
service Service indicator
Reset the maintenance computer
^ ^
Additional work
Once only at first Oil Service Plus
Retighten nuts and bolts
Rear axle: retighten spring brackets
Every second maintenance service
Automatic transmission: oil and filter change
Replace air filter element (observe the installation date)
Replace the poly-V-belt
Every fourth maintenance service
Check level of the diesel particle filter
Every two years (J2)
Hydraulic brake system: renew brake fluid
Replace the dust filter for the heating/ventilation or the activated charcoal/combination
filter for the air conditioning (observe the installation date)
Every sixth maintenance service/every 10 years (J10)
Rear axle: oil change
Every sixth maintenance service/every 15 years (J15)
Replace coolant (observe coolant mixture ratio)
Confirmations
Tire rotation
For information about tire rotation, see (Y page 5). Date: Mileage:
Date: Mileage:
Date: Mileage:12
ConfirmationsMaintenance Booklet