freightliner Sprinter Operator's Manual

Driving and parking
105
Controls in detail
Drinking and driving
Steering
! Do not hold the steering wheel in its end po-
sitions for longer than necessary (e.g. when turn-
ing or maneuvering).
The hydraulic pump can be damaged by the in-
creased temperature of the hydraulic fluid.
Overrun cut-off
The diesel supply is cut off if the driver's
foot is completely removed from the accel-
erator pedal when the engine is overrun-
ning at engine speeds outside of the idling
control range.
Driving in wet conditions
Driving on flooded roads
If you are forced to drive on stretches of
road on which water has collected, please
note that:
O the water level must not reach above
the lower edge of the front bumper
O the maximum speed at which you may
drive is walking speed
! Note that vehicles in front or oncoming vehi-
cles create waves. This may mean that the max-
imum permitted water depth is exceeded.
These notes must be observed to avoid the risk
of engine, electrical system and transmission
damage.
Tires
The tires are particularly important for the
operating and road safety of the vehicle.
You should therefore check the pressure,
tread and condition of the tires on a regu-
lar basis.
A tire dealer, a qualified specialist work-
shop or any authorized Sprinter Dealer will
be able to provide further information re-
garding the:
O list of recommended makes of tire
O tire load-bearing capacity (LI Load
Index)
O maximum tire speed (SI Speed Index)
O tire age
O causes and consequences of tire wear
O measures to be taken in the event of
tire damage
General driving tips
G Warning
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
slow your reflexes and impair perception and
judgment. The possibility of a serious or even
fatal accident is significantly increased when
you drink or take drugs and drive.
Never drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive after drinking or taking drugs.
G Warning
Never switch off the engine while driving.
There is no power-steering assistance
when the engine is not running.
You will need to use significantly more
force to steer and could therefore lose con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident.
G Warning
The vehicle may hydroplane despite having
adequate tire tread depth and being driven at
low speeds, depending on the depth of water
on the road surface.
For this reason, avoid tire ruts and brake
carefully.

freightliner Sprinter Specifications

General

Brand	freightliner
Model	Sprinter
Category	Automobile
Language	English