warning MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2015 MY15 Operator’s Manual

X
Assemble the lug wrench extension using
the middle rod and the rod with the largest diameter from the three-piece jack pump
lever.
X Starting with the middle rod, slide the lug
wrench extension as far as it will go onto
the lug wrench.
X Using lug wrench 0043, loosen the wheel
bolts/wheel nuts on the wheel to be
changed by about one full turn. Do not
unscrew the wheel bolts/nuts completely.
Raising the vehicle G
WARNING
If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jacking point of the vehicle, the
jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.
There is a risk of injury.
Only position the jack at the appropriate jack-
ing point of the vehicle. The base of the jack
must be positioned vertically, directly under
the jacking point of the vehicle. G
WARNING
On uphill and downhill slopes, the jack could
tip over with the vehicle raised. There is a risk of injury.
Do not change wheels on uphill or downhill
gradients. Notify a qualified specialist work-
shop.
! Only position the jack on the jacking
points intended for this purpose. You could
otherwise damage the vehicle. Observe the following when raising the vehi-
cle:
R When raising the vehicle, only use the jack
which Mercedes-Benz has specifically
approved for your vehicle.
R The vehicle's jack is intended only to raise
the vehicle for a short time when changing
a wheel. It is not suited for performing
maintenance work under the vehicle.
R Avoid changing the wheel on uphill and
downhill slopes.
R Before raising the vehicle, secure it from
rolling away by applying the parking brake
and inserting wheel chocks. Never disen-
gage the parking brake while the vehicle is
raised.
R The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a
large, load-bearing underlay must be used. On a slippery surface, a non-slip underlay
must be used, e.g. rubber mats.
R Make sure that the distance between the
underside of the tires and the ground does
not exceed 1.2 in(3 cm).
R Never place your hands or feet under the
raised vehicle.
R Never lie under the raised vehicle.
R Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
R Never open or close a door when the vehi-
cle is raised.
R Make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised.
! Only use the jack pump lever middle rod
and the rod with the largest diameter as a
lug wrench extension. Only slide the middle rod as far as it will go onto the lug wrench. The rods may otherwise bend and be dis-
torted to such an extent that they can no
longer be used as a pump lever for the jack.
! Do not place the jack on the leaf spring or
the differential case. Changing wheels
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Removing a wheel
!
Do not place the wheel bolts or the wheel
nuts in sand or dirt. The threads of the
wheel bolts and wheel nuts could otherwise
be damaged when being tightened.
X Unscrew the wheel bolts or nuts.
X On front wheels with wheel nuts, remove
the wheel nut cover.
X Remove the wheel.
Installing the adapter G
WARNING
If you tighten the adapter bolts when the vehi- cle is raised, the jack could tip over. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the vehicle is properly pre-
pared for a wheel change. Tighten the adapter
bolts with particular care and attention.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes on "Changing a wheel" (Y page 305).G
WARNING
If you do not tighten the bolts of the adapter to the specified tightening torque, the adapter
may come loose with the spare wheel. There
is a risk of an accident.
Tighten the bolts of the adapter to the speci-
fied tightening torque. Have the spare wheel
replaced with a complete wheel and an extra- wide tire at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
! Vehicles with Super Single tires:
if you
install the spare wheel, do not exceed the
maximum speed of 40 mph (60 km/h) and
do not drive further than 65 miles(100 km).
The transmission could otherwise be dam-
aged by the difference in wheel rotation
speeds.
On vehicles with Super Single tires, you must
attach the narrow spare wheel to the rear axle by means of an adapter. The adapter is bolted
to the spare wheel using the adapter bolts for transportation. The handling characteristics of your vehicle
are affected when driving with a spare wheel
installed. After changing a wheel, drive to the
nearest specialist workshop and have the
spare wheel replaced with a wheel and tire
assembly that has a Super Single tire.
X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
X Unscrew the six adapter bolts on the spare
wheel and remove the adapter.
X Tighten the adapter with the six adapter
bolts evenly in a crosswise pattern through
the outer holes on the wheel hub.
X Tighten the six adapter bolts on the wheel
hub to a tightening torque of 177 lb-ft
(240 Nm).
X Push the wheel onto the adapter and attach
it.
Mounting a new wheel G
WARNING
Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged
wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel bolts to come loose. As a result, you could
lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk of
accident.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event of damage to the threads, contact a qualified
specialist workshop immediately. Have the
damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do not continue driving. G
WARNING
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip
over. There is a risk of injury.
Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes on "Changing a wheel" (Y page 305).
Only use wheel bolts or wheel nuts that have
been designed for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety reasons, we recommend that you
only use wheel bolts or wheel nuts which have Changing wheels
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been approved for Sprinter vehicles and the
respective wheel.
! For a steel wheel, only use the short wheel
bolts to mount the steel spare wheel. Using other wheel bolts to mount the steel spare wheel could damage the brake system.
! On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure
monitor, electronic components are loca-
ted in the wheel.
Tire-mounting tools should not be used
near the valve. This could damage the elec-
tronic components.
Only have tires changed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop. 0043
Wheel bolt for alloy wheel
0044 Wheel bolt for steel wheel
X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
X Vehicles with Super Single tires: first attach
the adapter for the narrow spare wheel to
the wheel hub (Y page 309).
X Slide the new wheel onto the wheel hub or
onto the adapter for the spare wheel and
push it on.
Wheels with centering by wheel bolts:
X Vehicles with alloy wheels: take the short
wheel bolts that secure the steel spare
wheel out of the vehicle tool kit.
X Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them
lightly. For wheels with wheel nuts:
X Front wheels with wheel nut covers: press
the wheel nut covers onto the wheel nuts.
X Screw in the three wheel nuts over the fix-
ing discs of the wheel nut cover.
X Turn the wheel so that the wheel bolts are
in the middle of the holes.
X Screw on the rest of the wheel nuts.
X Slightly tighten all the wheel nuts.
Lowering the vehicle G
WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts and bolts are not tightened to the specified
tightening torque. There is a risk of accident.
Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel is changed.
! Only use the jack pump lever middle rod
and the rod with the largest diameter as a
lug wrench extension. Only slide the middle rod as far as it will go onto the lug wrench. The rods may otherwise bend and be dis-
torted to such an extent that they can no
longer be used as a pump lever for the jack.
! Vehicles with Super Single tires:
if you
install the spare wheel, do not exceed the
maximum speed of 40 mph (60 km/ h)and
do not drive further than 65 miles(100 km ).
The transmission could otherwise be dam-
aged by the difference in wheel rotation
speeds. 310
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used tires if you have no information about
their previous usage.
The recommended tire pressures can be
found:
R on the Tire and Loading Information plac-
ard 10
on the B-pillar on the driver's side
R on the tire pressure table on the B-pillar on
the driver's side
The recommended tire pressure can also be
found in the "Tire pressure table" section in
this Operator's Manual (Y page 294). The
wheel/tire combination for your vehicle can
be found on the tire pressure table. Further
information on wheel/tire combination can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop.
Check tire pressures regularly and only when
the tires are cold. Observe the notes on the
recommended tire pressure (Y page 288).
Follow the maintenance recommendations in the tire manufacturer's warranty book in your
vehicle documents.
Notes on the vehicle equipment – always
equip the vehicle:
R with tires of the same size across an axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tires on all wheels at
a given time (summer tires, winter tires)
Tires that have been specially designed and
approved for your vehicle are marked with
MO or MO1 (Mercedes-Benz Original). You
can find this identification on the tires them-
selves and in the following table.
i Not all wheel/tire combinations can be
installed at the factory in all countries. Spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Wheel and tire dimensions as well as the type of tire can vary between the spare wheel and the wheel to be replaced. When the spare
wheel is mounted, driving characteristics may be severely affected. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
In order to reduce risks:
R you should therefore adapt your driving
style and drive carefully.
R never mount more than one spare wheel
that differs from the wheel to be replaced.
R only use a spare wheel that differs from the
wheel to be replaced for a short time.
R do not deactivate ESP ®
.
R have a spare wheel that differs from the
wheel that has been changed replaced at
the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
You must observe the correct wheel and
tire dimensions as well as the wheel type.
When using a spare wheel of a different size,
do not exceed the maximum speed of
80 km/h. General notes
! Check the spare wheel regularly to see
that it is secure and has the prescribed tire
pressure.
The procedure for mounting the spare wheel
is described in "Mounting a wheel"
(Y page 306).
The following should be checked regularly,
particularly prior to long journeys:
R the tire pressure of the spare wheel, which
should then be corrected if necessary
(Y page 288).
R the fastenings of the spare wheel bracket.
The spare wheel is located in a spare wheel
bracket under the rear of the vehicle.
Replace the tires after 6 years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
spare wheel.
10 Only for vehicles with a gross weight of less than 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg). 312
Spare wheelWheels and ti
res

Vehicle electronics
Tampering with the engine electron-
ics G
WARNING
Always have work on the engine electronics
and related components carried out at a quali- fied specialist workshop. Otherwise, the vehi-cle's operating safety could be affected.
! Only have engine electronics and the cor-
responding parts, such as control units,
sensors or connector leads, serviced in a
qualified specialist workshop. Otherwise,
the vehicle parts may wear more quickly.
This can lead to loss of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Installing electrical or electronic
equipment
G
WARNING
You and others may damage your health due
to excessive electromagnetic radiation. By
using an external antenna, the possible health risks of electromagnetic fields, which are
under discussion among the scientific com-
munity, should be largely prevented.
Therefore, only have the exterior antenna
installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Electrical and electronic devices may have a
detrimental effect on both the comfort and
the operating safety of the vehicle. If equip-
ment of this kind is installed, its electromag-
netic compatibility must be checked and veri-
fied.
If these devices are linked to functions asso-
ciated with resistance to interference, they
must have type approval. This applies to the
device or its interfaces to the vehicle elec-
tronics, e.g. charging brackets.
A telephone or two-way radio to be installed in
the vehicle must be approved. Further infor-
mation can be obtained from any Sprinter
Dealer. For operation of mobile phones and two-way
radios, Mercedes Benz recommends connec- tion to an approved exterior antenna. This is
the only way to ensure optimum reception
quality inside the vehicle and to minimize
mutual interference between the vehicle elec-
tronics, mobile phones and two-way radios.
The transmission output of the mobile phone
or two-way radio may not exceed the follow-
ing maximum transmission output (PEAK): Frequency range Maximum trans-
mission output
(PEAK) Shortwave
(f < 50 MHz) 100 W
4 m waveband 30 W
2 m waveband 50 W
Trunked radio/Tetra 35 W
70 cm waveband 35 W
GSM/UMTS/LTE 10 W
Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with vehi-
cle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle identification plate for vehicles or chassis
on the base of the driver's seat
X Open the driver’s door.
You will see vehicle identification plate 0043
with the vehicle identification number 316
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Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R Fuels, e.g. diesel
R Additives for the exhaust gas aftertreat-
ment, e.g. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
R Lubricants, e.g. engine oil, transmission oil
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerants
Approved service products comply with the
highest quality standards and are listed in the MB Specifications for Service Products. Only
use service products approved for the vehi-
cle. This is an important condition for the war-
ranty.
You will recognize the approved service prod- ucts by the inscription on the container: MB
Approval (e.g. MB Approval 228.5)
Other identifications and recommendations
refer to quality level or a specification accord-
ing to an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB 228.5).
They are therefore not necessarily approved.
Further information can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Additives for approved service products are
neither required nor permitted. Approved fuel additives are the exception. Additives can cause engine damage and must therefore not
be added to the service products.
The use of additives is always the responsi-
bility of the vehicle operator. The use of addi- tives may result in the restriction or loss of
your Limited Warranty entitlements. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Improper handling of fuel creates a risk of fire and explosion.
Avoid fire, open flames, smoking and creatingsparks under all circumstances. Switch off the
engine and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling. G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
R If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
When handling, storing and disposing of fuels,
please observe the relevant regulations. 318
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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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