fuel MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2018 MY18 Operator’s Manual
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Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 23
Operating Instructions .......................... .23
Service and vehicle operation ................ 23
Proper use ............................................. 25
Protection of the environment ............... 25
Operating safety and vehicle approval
............................................................... 26
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ............... 29
QR code for rescue card ........................ 30
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 30
At a glance ........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster ................................. 34
Steering wheel buttons .......................... 37
Center console ...................................... 37
Overhead control panel ......................... 38
Door control panel ................................. 39
Further control panels ........................... 39
Safety ................................................... 41
Useful information ................................. 41
Occupant safety .................................... 41
Children in the vehicle ........................... 49
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 54
Driving safety systems ........................... 54
Emergency exit ...................................... 57
Theft deterrent locking system .............. 58
Opening and closing ...........................61
Useful information ................................. 61
Key ........................................................ 61
Central locking ...................................... 65
Driver's door and front-passenger
door ....................................................... 66
Sliding door ........................................... 67
Electrical step ........................................ 68
Rear doors ............................................. 69
Partition sliding door ............................. 71
Side windows ......................................... 72
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....74
Useful information ................................. 74
Seats ..................................................... 74
Steering wheel ....................................... 79
Mirrors ................................................... 80
Lights and windshield wipers ............82
Useful information ................................. 82
Exterior lighting ..................................... 82
Interior lighting ...................................... 87
Changing bulbs ...................................... 89
Windshield wipers .................................. 96
Climate control .................................... 99
Useful information ................................. 99
Overview of climate control systems ..... 99
Operating the climate control system .. 102
Adjusting the air vents ......................... 106
Operating the auxiliary heating sys-
tem ...................................................... 107
Operating the cargo compartment air
vents .................................................... 117
Driving and parking ..........................118
Useful information ............................... 118
Breaking-in notes ................................. 118
Driving ................................................. 118
Automatic transmission ....................... 123
Refueling ............................................. 126
Parking ................................................ 129
Driving tips .......................................... 132
Driving systems ................................... 139
Working mode ..................................... 153
Towing a trailer .................................... 154
On-board computer and displays ....160
Useful information ............................... 160
Important safety notes ........................ 160
Instrument cluster ............................... 160
On-board computer (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 162
On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 163
Display messages ................................ 175
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Selector lever ................................ 123
Selector lever positions ................. 124
Shift ranges ................................... 125
Starting the engine ........................ 120
Touchshift ...................................... 124
Trailer towing ................................. 125
Transmission oil change ................ 284
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 126
AUX port ............................................. 212
Auxiliary heater
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating heater
booster mode ................................ 112
Adjusting ....................................... 172
Conditions for switching on ........... 109
Heating time .................................. 108
Important safety notes .................. 107
Operating with the button (control
panel) ............................................ 109
Operation with the remote con-
trol ................................................. 110
Operation with the timer ................ 114
Selecting a switch-on time ............. 109
Setting the switch-on time ............. 110
see Auxiliary heating
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary warm-air heater
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Setting the departure time ............. 116
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 288
B
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Backup lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 93
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Display message ............................ 182
Function/notes ................................ 56
Indicator lamp ................................ 196
Basic settings
see Settings Battery
Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 63
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 63
Important safety notes .................... 63
Replacing ......................................... 63
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 233
Charging ........................................ 233
Disconnecting/connecting (addi-
tional battery) ................................ 232
Disconnecting/connecting
(starter battery) ............................. 230
Display message ............................ 194
Important safety notes .................. 228
Indicator lamp ................................ 199
Installing/removing (additional
battery) .......................................... 233
Jump starting ................................. 243
Location ......................................... 229
Main switch ................................... 118
Removing and installing (starter
battery) .......................................... 231
Removing and installing the floor
covering ......................................... 229
Before driving off
Important safety notes .................. 120
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 45
Bio-diesel ........................................... 279
Bleeding the fuel system .................. 122
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (button) .... 145
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 172
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 192
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 180
Notes/function .............................. 143
Trailer towing ................................. 145
Bottle holder
see Cup holder
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level ......................... 224
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Driving systemsBlind Spot Assis t............................ 14 3
Cruis econtrol ................................ 13 9
Displa ymessage ............................ 19 1
Lan eKeepin gAssis t...................... 14 5
PARKTRONI C................................. 150
Driving tips
Automati ctransmissio n................ .125
Brakes ...........................................1 34
Break-in period .............................. 118
Checking brake lining thickness .... 135
Downhill gradient ........................... 134
Drinking and driving ....................... 132
Driving abroad ............................... 133
Driving in winter .............................1 36
Driving on flooded roads ................ 136
Driving on wet roads ......................1 36
Exhaust check ............................... 133
Fuel ................................................ 132
General .......................................... 132
Hydroplaning ................................. 136
Icy road surfaces ........................... 136
Important safety notes .................. 118
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 135
New brake disks ............................ 135
New brake pads/linings ................ 135
Off-road driving .............................. 137
Overrun cut-off .............................. 132
Snow chains .................................. 251
Speed limitation .............................1 33
Towing a trailer .............................. 154
Transport by rail .............................1 34
Wet road surface ........................... 135
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) .... 148
E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 183
Function/notes ................................ 56
Indicator lamps .............................. 196
Electrical closing assist ......................68
Electrical step
Cleaning ........................................ .238
Display message ............................ 194
Emergency release .......................... 68 Function ...........................................6
8
Important safety notes .................... 68
Indicator lamp ................................ 204
Manual retraction ............................ 68
Obstacle detection ........................... 68
Electrical system
Battery main switch ....................... 118
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency exit .................................... 57
Emergency exit window .....................57
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .47
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 23
Engine
ADR (working speed governor) ...... 153
Changing the power output ............ .27
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .201
Cleaning instructions ..................... 235
Engine number ............................... 278
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ............................................ 154
Irregular running ............................ 122
Jump-starting ................................. 243
Operating safety .............................. 27
Starting .......................................... 120
Starting problems .......................... 122
Switching off .................................. 131
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 247
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 276
Probl
em (malfunction) ................... 122
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 23
Additives ........................................ 283
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 222
Display message ............................ 191
Filling capacity ............................... 283
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 283
Mixing ............................................ 283
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Notes about oil grades ................... 282
Oil change ...................................... 283
Oil level (note) ............................... 221
Viscosity ........................................ 282
Warning lamp .................................200
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ................................................. 153
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Crosswind Assist .............................5 7
Display message ............................ 184
Important safety information ........... 56
Indicator lamp ................................ 199
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Exhaust check ................................... 133
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
DEF level indicator .........................1 61
DEF reducing agent ....................... 281
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 281
Indicator lamp ................................ 202
Refilling DEF .................................. 128
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 80
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 206
F
Fire extinguisher............................... 243
First-aid kit ......................................... 242
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 268
General notes ................................ 267
Fog lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 83
Fogged up-up windows
see Climate control
Folding seat ......................................... 76
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 276
Two-way radio ................................ 276
Front interior light
Replacing bulbs ............................... 95
Fuel
Additives (diesel) ........................... 280 Consumption information .............. 280
Consumption statistics .................. 173
Diesel at very low outside temper-
atures ............................................ 279
Driving tips ....................................1 32
Fuel gauge ..................................... 161
Problem (malfunction) ................... 128
Quality (diesel) ............................... 279
Refueling ........................................ 126
Showing the range (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 173
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 279
Fuel filter with water separator
draining ......................................... 225
Indicator lamp ................................ 203
Fuel gauge ......................................... 161
Fuel tank
Problem (malfunction) ................... 128
Fuel tank
see Fuel tank
Fuses .................................................. 247
G
Gasoline
Reserve fuel warning lamp ............. 201
General driving tips
Driving short distances .................. 133
Genuine parts ...................................... 29
Glove box ........................................... 205
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 265
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 85
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 78
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 225
Cleaning system (function) .............. 85
Fogging up ....................................... 86
see Automatic headlamp mode
Headliner (cleaning instructions) .... 239
Heating
see Climate control
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High-beam headlampsReplacing bulbs ...............................9 0
Switching on/off .............................. 84
Highbeam Assist
Activating/deactivating (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 170
Activating/deactivating (vehicles
without steering wheel buttons) .... 163
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 187
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 180
Function/notes ................................ 86
Hood
Closing ........................................... 220
Display message ............................ 194
Important safety notes .................. 219
Indicator lamp ................................ 203
Opening ......................................... 219
Hot-water auxiliary heater
Problem (malfunction) ................... 113
Hydroplaning ..................................... 136
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 58
Indicator lamp
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ...... 29
Installing a wheel
Installing the adapter (spare
wheel) ............................................ 270
Instrument cluster
Fuel gauge ..................................... 161
Important safety notes .................. 160
Instrument cluster lighting ............. 161
Outside temperature display .......... 161
Overview .......................................... 34
Speedometer ................................. 161
Tachometer ................................... 161
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 35
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 161
Interior lighting ................................... 87
Front ................................................ 87 Motion detectors ............................. 88
Notes on replacing bulbs ................. 95
Overview .......................................... 87
Replacing bulbs ............................... 95
Switching the load-compartment
lighting on/off ................................. 88
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrally ......................... 87
Interior motion sensor
Arming ............................................. 59
Deactivating ..................................... 60
Function ........................................... 59
Switching off .................................... 59
J
JackJacking points ................................ 268
Preparation .................................... 268
Storage location ............................ 241
Using ............................................. 268
Jump-starting ..................................... 243
K
Key
Position in the ignition lock ............ 119
Key positions ..................................... 119
Kickdown ........................................... 125
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 146
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 192
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 180
Function/notes ............................. 145
Indicator lamp ................................ 195
Language
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 169
Lashing points and tie downs
Permissible tensile load ................. 287
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 51
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Windshield wiper .............................. 96
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ..................................1 73
Rear bench seat
Installing/removing (Passenger
Van) ................................................. 77
Stowage compartment (crewcab) .. 208
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ...........................................1 02
Setting the air vents ......................1 07
Rear door
Child-proof locks .............................. 54
Important safety notes .................... 69
Opening/closing from inside ........... 71
Opening/closing from the out-
side ..................................................7 0
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Switching on/off .............................. 83
Rear fog lamp (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 93
Rear interior light
Replacing bulbs ............................... 95
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 237
Important safety notes .................. 153
Switching on .................................. 153
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 105
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Rear window wiper
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Rear-compartment air-condition-
ing system
see Climate control
Rear-compartment heating
see Climate control
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare mode ............................... 80
Refilling
DEF filler neck ............................... 128
Important safety notes (Diesel
Exhaust Fluid – DEF) ...................... 128
Refilling procedure (Diesel
Exhaust Fluid – DEF) ...................... 128
Refrigerant ......................................... 286 Refueling
Fuel filler flap ................................. 127
Important safety notes (fuel) ......... 126
Refueling procedure (fuel) ............. 127
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 126
Remote contro l
C
hanging the operating duration
(auxiliary heating) .......................... 111
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating ) ........................................ 112
Switching on/off (auxiliary heat-
ing) ................................................ 111
Synchronizing (auxiliary heating) ... 111
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................... 89
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 112
Replacing the fuel filter .................... 203
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Rescue card ......................................... 30
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 190
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 184
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse warning feature .................. 121
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roof carrier
Maximum payload .......................... 287
Notes ............................................. 217
Roof load (roof carrier) ..................... 287
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 49
Operating safety .............................. 26
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 44
Cleaning ......................................... 239
Correct usage .................................. 43
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Display message ............................ 184
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines .............42
Introduction .....................................4 2
Releasin g ......................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 203
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Seat heating ......................................... 79
Seats
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 75
Adjusting the front-passenger
seat .................................................. 75
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 78
Armrest ............................................ 78
Cleaning the cover ......................... 239
Correct driver's seat position ........... 74
Folding seat ..................................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 74
Rear bench seat ............................... 77
Seat heating .................................... 79
Setting the driver's seat ................... 75
Swivel seat ....................................... 75
Twin front-passenger seat ................ 76
Securing loads
Important safety notes .................. 215
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 239
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 237
Service center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Calling up the service due date ...... 227
Exceeding a service due date ........ 227
Notes ............................................. 227
Service due date (automatic dis-
play) ............................................... 227
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 284
Coolant (engine) ............................ 285
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 281
Engine oil ....................................... 282
Fuel ................................................ 278
Important safety notes .................. 278
Power steering fluid ....................... 284
Refrigerant ..................................... 286
Transmission oil ............................. 284
Washer fluid ................................... 286 Setting the air distribution
............... 103
Setting the airflow ............................ 103
Setting the clock
Vehicles with steeri
ng wheel but-
tons ............................................... 169
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons .......................................... 163
Settings
Resetting all (vehicles with steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 167
Resetting submenus (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 167
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 133
Side impact air bag ............................. 46
Side marker lamp
Changing bulbs ................................ 91
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 236
Hinged side windows ....................... 72
Important safety information ........... 72
Opening/closing .............................. 72
Overview .......................................... 72
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 73
Resetting ......................................... 73
Sliding door
Cleaning ......................................... 238
Closing assist ................................... 68
Important safety notes .................... 67
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 67
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 67
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 63
Changing the locking system set-
tings ............................................... 172
Checking the battery ....................... 63
Display message ............................ 194
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Loss ................................................. 64
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 64
Snow chains ...................................... 251
Sockets .............................................. 211
Spare wheel
General notes ................................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 273
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Removing/mounting ...................... 274
Specia lsea tbelt retractor .................. 49
Specialist worksho p............................ 27
Speed ,controlling
see Cruis econtrol
Speedomete r
Digital (vehicles wit hsteerin g
whee lbuttons ).............................. .169
Digital (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 162
Selecting display unit (vehicles
with steering- wheel buttons) ........1 68
Sprinter dealer
see Qualified specialist workshop
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs (rear) ......................9 2
Standing lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs (rear) ......................9 3
Start-off assist
Display message ............................1 82
Starting (engine) ................................ 120
Station
see Radio
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 79
Button overview ............................... 37
Cleaning ......................................... 239
Step
see Electrical step
Stickers
General safety notes ........................ 25
Stowage spaces
see Stowage spaces and stowage
compartments
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 06
Glove box ....................................... 205
Important safety notes .................. 205
Paper holder .................................. 208
Stowage compartment above the
windshield ..................................... 207
Stowage compartment in the cen-
ter console ..................................... 207
Stowage compartment in the
dashboard ...................................... 206
Stowage space above the head-
liner ............................................... 207 Stowage spa
ce under the rear
bench seat ..................................... 208
Stowage space under the twin co-
driver's seat ................................... 207
Summer tires ..................................... 250
Switch unit
see Control panel
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 58
Switching the heater booster func-
tion on/off ......................................... 112
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ............. 171
Swivel seat ........................................... 75
T
Tachometer ........................................ 161
Tail lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Tail lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 93
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 161
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 173
Reserve fuel warning lamp ............. 201
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 278
Cargo tie-down points .................... 287
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 287
Loading rails .................................. 287
Roof carrier .................................... 287
Tires/wheels ................................. 273
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 288
Vehicle data ................................... 286
Telephone (on-board computer)
Accepting an incoming call ............ 174
Display messages .......................... 194
Numbers from the phone book ...... 174
Operating ....................................... 173
Redialing ........................................ 174
Rejecting or ending a call .............. 174
Temperature
Outside temperature ...................... 161
Setting (climate control) ................ 103
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 168
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Two-way radiosType approval/frequency .............. 276
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 266
Type plate
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) .............................................. 276
U
UnlockingFrom inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 65
USB port ............................................. 212
V
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message ............................ 194
Electronics ..................................... 276
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 167
Limited Warranty ............................. 23
Loading .......................................... 259
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 61
Lowering ........................................ 272
Maintenance .................................... 24
Operating safety .............................. 26
Parking for a long period ................ 131
Pulling away ................................... 121
Raising ........................................... 268
Registration ..................................... 28
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 129
Towing away .................................. 244
Transporting .................................. 247
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 61
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies ..................................... 28
Body/equipment mounting direc-
tives for trucks ................................. 28
Vehicle data ....................................... 286
Vehicle identification number .......... 276
Vehicle identification plate .............. 276
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 241 VIN
...................................................... 276
Voltage supply
Fuses ............................................. 247
W
WarningStickers ........................................... 25
Warning and indicator lamp
Power assistance for the steering .. 204
Warning and indicator lamps
Brakes ........................................... 197
Check Engine ................................. 201
Coolant .......................................... 200
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 198
Distance warning function ............. 195
Electrical step ................................ 204
ESP
®.............................................. 195
ESP®function ................................ 199
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 195
Overview .......................................... 35
Seat belt ........................................ 203
Warning lamp .................................... 242
Warning triangle ................................ 242
Warning- and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 196
Air filter .......................................... 202
ASR ................................................ 195
BAS ................................................ 196
Battery charge ............................... 199
Brake wear .................................... 199
Bulbs .............................................. 203
Doors ............................................. 203
Engine oil level ............................... 200
Preglow .......................................... 202
Reserve fuel ................................... 201
Tire pressure monitor .................... 202
Water separator ............................. 203
Windshield washer fluid ................. 203
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid
Adding ........................................... 225
Capacities ...................................... 286
Display message ............................ 194
Indicator lamp ................................ 203
Notes ............................................. 286
Wiping with ...................................... 96
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repaired at least four times and Mercedes-
Benz has been informed of the necessity of
such a repair in writing.
(3) the vehicle cannot be operated for more than 30 calendar days due to repairs result-
ing from the same or other major defects ordamage.
Please send written notification to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Information booklet
describes all the necessary maintenance work
which should be performed at regular intervals.
Always bring the Service and Warranty Informa- tion booklet with you when taking the vehicle to
an authorized Sprinter dealer. Your customer
service advisor enters each service into the Ser-
vice and Warranty Information booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-
gram provides you with technical assistance in
the case of a breakdown. Your toll-free calls to
the Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered
by our staff around the clock. 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
Further information can be found in the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance-Program
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section of the Service and Warranty Information
booklet (Canada). Both are located in your vehi-
cle document wallet.
Change of address or owner
Please use the " Notice of Change of Address"
form in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet to inform us of a change of address, or
simply phone the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) on hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) on 1-800-387-0100. This enables us, if necessary,
to contact you at any time.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all the
literature in the vehicle so that it is available for
the next owner.
If your vehicle was purchased as a used vehicle,
please send us the "Notice of Purchase of Used
Car" from the Service and Warranty Information
booklet or phone the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) on hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) on
1-800-387-0100.
Operating the vehicle outside of the
USA and Canada
When traveling abroad with your vehicle,
observe the following points:
RService facilities or replacement parts may
not be available immediately.
RUnleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
can cause damage to the catalytic converter.
RThe fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available in
Europe through our European Delivery Program.
Please consult an authorized Sprinter dealer for
further information, or write to one of the fol-
lowing addresses:
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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