freightliner Sprinter Operator's Manual

Driving and parking
101
Controls in detail
E Close all doors.
E Secure the load according to the load-
ing guidelines (e page 135).
E Make sure that the floormats and car-
pets are properly secured so that they
cannot slip or obstruct the pedals.
E Observe the general driving tips at the
end of this section (e page 105).
In the "Operation" section you will find in-
formation on:
O regular checks (e page 152)
O driving in winter (e page 192)
O driving when towing a trailer
(
e page 148)
O and other driving tips (e page 148)
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
i If you depress the brake pedal when starting
the engine, pedal travel may be short and the
pedal resistance may be high.
Pedal travel and resistance return to normal
when you depress the brake pedal again while
the engine is running.
E Before starting the engine, make sure
that:
O all doors are closed
O all vehicle occupants are wearing
their seat belt correctly
O the handbrake is applied
O the automatic transmission is in
parking position P
i It is also possible to start the engine in neu-
tral N.
Automatic transmission gearshift pattern
j Parking position (selector lever lock)
k Reverse gear
i Neutral
h Drive position
Starting the engine
G Warning
Do not keep any objects in the driver's foot-
well. If you use a floormat or carpet in the
driver's footwell, make sure that there is suf-
ficient clearance for the pedals and that they
are well secured. Do not place several floor-
mats on top of one another.
Objects could otherwise get between the
pedals in the event of sudden braking or ac-
celeration. You may then no longer be able to
brake or accelerate as intended. This may re-
sult in accidents and injuries.
G Warning
Never run the engine in an enclosed space.
The exhaust fumes contain poisonous carbon
monoxide. Breathing in exhaust fumes consti-
tutes a health hazard and can lead to loss of
consciousness and death.
G Warning
A seat belt that is worn incorrectly or not at
all, or that is not correctly engaged in the seat
belt buckle, cannot perform its intended pro-
tective function. In certain circumstances,
you could then be seriously or even fatally in-
jured. Make sure, therefore, that all occu-
pants – in particular, expectant mothers –
wear their seat belt correctly at all times.

freightliner Sprinter Specifications

General

Brand	freightliner
Model	Sprinter
Category	Automobile
Language	English