Driving tips
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Operation
O the brake fluid level (e page 161)
O the fluid level in the windshield washer
system/headlamp cleaning system
reservoir (e page 162)
O the contamination level of the rear air-
conditioning air cleaner (
e page 196)
Your vehicle is equipped with an oxidation
catalyst, an important element in conjunc-
tion with the oxygen sensors to achieve
substantial control of the pollutants in the
exhaust emissions. Keep your vehicle in
proper operating condition by following
our recommended maintenance instruc-
tions as outlined in your Maintenance
Booklet.
Certain systems of the engine serve to
keep the toxic components of the exhaust
gases within permissible limits required by
law.
These systems, of course, will function
properly only when maintained strictly ac-
cording to factory specifications. Any ad-
justments to the engine should therefore
be carried out only by an authorized Sprint-
er Dealer.
Engine adjustments should not be altered
in any way. Moreover, the specified service
jobs must be carried out regularly accord-
ing to the servicing requirements. For de-
tails refer to the Maintenance Booklet.
The vehicle's general operating permit may
be invalidated if you do not observe the in-
stallation specifications.
You will find information about retrofitting
electrical/electronic equipment in the
"Technical data" section (
e page 279).
Oxidation catalyst
G Warning
As with any vehicle, do not idle, park or oper-
ate this vehicle in areas where combustible
materials such as grass, hay, or leaves can
come into contact with the hot exhaust sys-
tem, as these materials could be ignited and
cause a vehicle fire.
Emission control
G Warning
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon mon-
oxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause uncon-
sciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas (such
as a garage) which are not properly ventilat-
ed. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are
entering the vehicle while driving, have the
cause determined and corrected immediate-
ly. If you must drive under these conditions,
drive with at least one window fully open at all
times.
Radio, telephone, two-way radio,
fax machine and navigation system
G Warning
Please do not forget that your primary re-
sponsibility is to drive the vehicle safely.
Only operate the electronic equipment when
road and traffic conditions permit. Keep in
mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (about
50 km/h), your vehicle travels 44 feet (about
14 m) per second.
A navigation system does not provide infor-
mation about bridge load-bearing capacities
or headroom clearances.
You are responsible for safety at all times.
Observe legal requirements.
Telephones, two-way radios and fax ma-
chines without an exterior antenna may inter-
fere with the vehicle's electronics, thereby
jeopardizing the vehicle's operating safety.
The risk of an accident increases. Do not use
this equipment while the vehicle is in motion.
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