transmission MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2015 MY15 Operator’s Manual

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Malfunctions resulting from paraffin sep-
aration can only be rectified by heating the
entire fuel system. Park the vehicle in a
heated garage, for example.
To prevent operating problems, diesel with
better flow qualities is available during the
winter months. You can obtain information at the gas station or from your fuel supplier.
Your vehicle is equipped with a fuel preheat-
ing system. This improves the flow properties
of the diesel by approximately 46 ‡ (8 †).
ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL can be used
without risk of malfunction down to an out-
side temperature of approximately 14 ‡
(00F810 †).
Fuel additives
! Do not add gasoline or kerosene to diesel
fuel to improve its flow characteristics.
Gasoline or kerosene impairs the lubricat-
ing properties of the diesel fuel. This can
result in damage to the fuel injection sys-
tem, for example.
Information on fuel consumption H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien-
tists believe to be principally responsible for
global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your
vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly related to
fuel consumption and therefore depend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences, road conditions or
traffic flow
You can minimize your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly.
Fuel consumption depends on: R the vehicle version
R the style of driving R
the operating conditions
R the type or quality of the fuel used
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the following situations:
R at very low outside temperatures
R in city traffic
R during short journeys
R on mountainous terrain
R when towing a trailer
To keep fuel consumption low, observe the
advice in the "Protection of the environment" section (Y page 23).
The following components of the different
vehicle versions influence fuel consumption:
R tire sizes, tire tread, tire pressure, tire con-
dition
R body
R transmission ratios for the drive assem-
blies
R additional equipment (e.g. air-conditioning
system, auxiliary heating system)
For these reasons, the actual consumption
figures for your vehicle may deviate from the
consumption figures determined according
to EU Directive 80/1268/EEC.
Data concerning fuel consumption are recor- ded in the on-board computer; use the steer-
ing wheel buttons to call up the Trip com-
puter menu (Y page 195).
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) General notes
! Only use DEF in accordance with
ISO 22241. The exhaust gas aftertreatment system may otherwise be damaged.
Observe the MB Specifications for Service
Products, Sheet No. 352.0.
Damage caused by the use of other reduc-
ing agents will invalidate the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. 320
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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
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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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Maximum permitted weights and loads
!
On vehicles with a permissible gross vehicle weight of 11030 lbs (5003 kg), the permissible
gross combination weight is less than the total of the permissible gross vehicle weight and the permissible trailer load. Exceeding the permissible gross combination weight can lead to
damage to the drivetrain, to the transmission or to the trailer tow hitch.
If the vehicle or the trailer is fully laden, the relevant value for the permissible gross vehicle weight or the permissible trailer load is therefore lower. In this case, the trailer or the vehicle may only be partially loaded.
The permissible weights and loads which cannot be exceeded can also be found: R in your vehicle documents and
R on the identification plates of the trailer tow hitch, the trailer and the vehicle (Y page 316).
You will find the basic values approved by the manufacturer in the following table. If the values
differ, the lowest value applies.
Make sure that you adhere to the weight restrictions by having the weight checked on a
calibrated weighbridge. Vehicle
type Permissi-
ble gross
weight
GVWR Gross
front axle
load
GAWR
(FA) Gross
rear axle
load
GAWR
(RA) Maximum
permissi-
ble gross
weight of
vehicle/
trailer
combina-
tion
14
GCWR Trailer
load
15
GTW Maxi-
mum per-
missible
nose
weight
TWR
2500
8550 lbs
(3878 kg) 3970 lbs
(1801 kg) 5360 lbs
(2431 kg) 13550 lbs
(6146 kg) 5000 lbs
(2268 kg) 500 lbs
(227 kg) 3500
9900 lbs
(4490 kg) Canada only 4080 lbs
(1851 kg) 7060 lbs
(3202 kg) 14900 lbs
(6759 kg) 16 5000 lbs
(2268 kg) 16 500 lbs
(227 kg) 16 4410 lbs
(2000 kg) 15250 lbs
(6917 kg) 17 7500 lbs
(3402 kg) 17 750 lbs
(340 kg) 17 9990 lbs
(4531 kg) USA only 4080 lbs
(1851 kg) 7060 lbs
(3202 kg) 14990 lbs
(6799 kg) 16 5000 lbs
(2268 kg) 16 500 lbs
(227 kg) 16 4410 lbs
(2000 kg) 15250 lbs
(6917 kg) 17 7500 lbs
(3402 kg) 17 750 lbs
(340 kg) 17 10141 lbs
(4600 kg) 4080 lbs
(1851 kg) 7060 lbs
(3202 kg) 14990 lbs
(6799 kg) 16 5000 lbs
(2268 kg) 16 500 lbs
(227 kg) 16 14
Maximum permissible gross weight of the vehicle and trailer
15 Maximum permissible gross weight of the trailer
16 Only for extra-long vehicles with an overall length of 289.2 in (7344 mm).
17 Not for extra-long vehicles with an overall length of 289.2 in (7344 mm). 330
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