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Maintenance - SPRINTER 2012
Maintenance - SPRINTER 2012
Maintenance Booklet
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Order no. T906 0010 13 Part no. 906 584 48 14 Edition MY 2012 MB2
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2 Protecting the environment
Vehicle data
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General information
Maintenance Booklet
Your Sprinter is equipped with the Active
Service System (ASSYST). The
maintenance computer tracks distance
driven and the time elapsed since your last
service. The maintenance service is shown in
the multifunction display in the instrument
cluster.
The multifunction display shows a message
approximately one month before the
maintenance service is due. It indicates when
the next maintenance service is due in miles
or days.
The symbols or letters on the service display
show the type of service that is due.
¯ or A Oil Service Plus
° or B Maintenance Service
Always observe the service display in the
instrument cluster. Have the specified
service carried out within the remaining time
period or the remaining distance.
Vehicles without Approved Emission
Modification (AEM): The Sprinter
maintenance service sequence is A-A-B.
The first Oil Service Plus (A) is due at
10,000 miles. The second Oil Service Plus
(also A) is due at 20,000 miles.
The first Maintenance Service (B) is due at
30,000 miles.
Vehicles with Approved Emission
Modification (AEM): Services are carried
out in a series defined as A-B.
The first oil service plus (Service A) is due at
20,000 miles or 2 years.
The first maintenance service (Service B) is
due at 40,000 miles or 4 years.
^¯Service A: due in ... miles Dealer will reset the service interval display
^¯Service A due now by confirming the maintenance work
performed.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons The authorized Sprinter Dealer performing
One of the following messages appears: the maintenance service will confirm the
^¯ for service A work has been carried out using the
confirmation pages in this Maintenance
^° for service B Booklet (Y page 15).
The remaining distance in miles (mi) or the We continuously strive to improve our
remaining time in days (d) is shown. products and ask for your understanding that
we reserve the right to make changes to the
Service due date has been exceeded periodic maintenance work for our vehicles.
The information in this booklet is accurate at
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
time of printing. At the time of your scheduled
authorized Sprinter Dealer resets the service
maintenance appointments with your
display during the service appointment.
authorized Sprinter Dealer, the most current
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons service information will be utilized for your
If the service due date has been exceeded, vehicle's age or mileage. Please check with
one of the following messages will appear in your authorized Sprinter Dealer for any
the display: changes to the periodicmaintenance work
for your vehicle.
^¯Service A: overdue by ... days
^¯Service A: overdue by ... i If the ASSYST service interval display has
miles been accidentally reset, have an authorized
Sprinter Dealer correct the setting. A reset
A warning tone also sounds. should only be performed once the
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons corresponding maintenance service has
If the service due date has been exceeded, been carried out. Resetting the ASSYST
the ¯ or ° service symbol flashes for service interval display without performing
10 seconds after the ignition is switched on. the corresponding maintenance service
A minus sign also appears in front of the may result in engine damage and/or
damage to other vehicle parts that are not
service due date.
covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Introduction 5
Maintenance Booklet
ambient conditions, tire loads, tire inflation same size, the tires on the front axle can be
pressure, road surfaces, and individual rotated with the inner tires on the rear axle in
driving style. We therefore recommend pairs so that the intended rotation (spinning)
regularly checking the tires for wear and direction of the tires remains the same. If the
correct tire pressure, and - if the tire tread pattern on the tires is not unidirectional,
configuration allows - that the tires are the outer tires on the rear axle can be rotated
rotated regularly. from one side to the other.
Tires can only be rotated on vehicles with the
same tire size on the front and rear axles.
If your vehicle's tire configuration allows for
tire rotation, tire rotation should be
performed in accordance with the
recommended intervals, or sooner at the first
signs of irregular (uneven) tread wear. Tire
rotation recommendations will likely
necessitate a tire rotation at least at every
maintenance service.
Single tires at rear Diagram showing tire rotation for single and dual
tires
If your vehicle is equipped with tires of the This Maintenance Booklet contains a
same size, tires can be rotated by following a practical tire rotation confirmation page,
front-to-rear rotation pattern that will which you can use to record the date and
maintain the intended rotation (spinning) mileage for every tire rotation (Y page 13).
direction of the tire (on unidirectional tires, an
recirculation mode, the filters should be The following cases are not covered by the
replaced more frequently than indicated by New Vehicle Limited Warranty:
the maintenance computer. Rusing engine oils and oil filters with
RCOOLANT specifications other than those expressly
The coolant (water/anticorrosion/ required by the maintenance computer.
Maintenance Booklet
antifreeze mixture) should be replaced at Rchanging the engine oil and oil filter at
the specified maintenance intervals. longer change intervals than those
The coolant may need to be replaced more specified by the maintenance computer.
frequently if it is not maintained correctly Rusing any oil additives.
and/or anticorrosion/antifreeze products We recommend MOBIL OIL.
other than those approved for your vehicle
are being used. You can find coolant
MB sheet numbers
instructions under the "Coolant" section of
the vehicle Operator's Manual. Contact an Use the following table to determine the MB
authorized Sprinter Dealer for a list of sheet numbers. Refer to the Operator's
anticorrosion/antifreeze products that are Manual to determine the engine type of your
approved for your vehicle. vehicle. The model and engine type can be
found in the "Service products and
capacities" section of the "Technical data"
Wear items chapter under "Engine oil".
The maintenance computer recommends the Engine type MB sheet number
inspection of certain wear parts, however, it
cannot judge the condition of these wear 642 228.51, 229.51
parts. Only qualified aftersales technicians
can determine if a wear part should be i MB sheet numbers are printed on the
replaced. outside of the oil container.
Maintenance Booklet
ROil level – Depending on the vehicle not affected.
equipment, check the oil level of the engine Service, replacement, or repair of the
using either the oil dipstick or using the emission control devices and systems
control system via the multifunction can be performed by any automotive
steering wheel/multifunction display. repair establishment or individual using
Refer to the Operator's Manual for more certified parts.
information on measuring the engine oil We strongly recommend that any
level. maintenance work on your vehicle is
RCoolant level – The correct procedure for carried out by your authorized Sprinter
checking the coolant level is described in Dealer which is fully equipped to perform
the Operator's Manual. this service.
RBrake fluid level – If the brake fluid has to Please note that special instructions and
be refilled, visit an authorized Sprinter special measuring devices are required for
Dealer and have the cause determined, e.g. servicing the engines in order to comply with
leakage or worn brake pads. legal requirements concerning exhaust
RWindshield washer system – If the emissions. Modifying or tampering with
washer fluid level falls below 1/3 full, the emissions components is not permissible.
warning lamp for the washer fluid level Your authorized Sprinter Dealer is familiar
lights up. Add washer fluid mixed with an with the relevant regulations.
approved windshield washer concentrate,
test function and check wiper blades.
RLighting system Service records
RTire condition and tire pressure – Check Your authorized Sprinter Dealer will certify in
at least once a month. Refer to the "Tires this booklet the maintenance services that it
and Wheels" section in the Operator's has performed on your vehicle.
Manual for guidelines and the correct Other than the maintenance services
procedure for checking the tire condition described, the Maintenance Booklet does not
and tire pressure. record or reflect any repair work that may
have been performed on your vehicle. Please
keep those receipts with your vehicle
Notes on the warranty records.
An extensive and well-equipped network of You can find information about the warranty
authorized Sprinter Dealers is available to in your Service and Warranty Information
carry out maintenance work. Your authorized Booklet.
Sprinter Dealer can ensure that your vehicle Your authorized Sprinter Dealer will gladly
is thoroughly serviced and repaired by provide more information on the
professionals. maintenance of your vehicle.
Please see the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for detailed information
on warranty terms and coverage.
8 Description of emission system maintenance jobs
They are important, however, because they After the new diesel particle filter is installed,
allow early detection of discrepancies which the cycle for checking it starts again after
can later lead to increased exhaust 100,000 miles.
emissions. It is generally less costly to adjust
deviations of this sort immediately than to
wait until they incur high repair costs. The Checking and refilling DEF
Maintenance Booklet
maintenance intervals have been determined
Check and refill the DEF every 10,000 miles
so that the vehicle, under normal operating
conditions, should operate properly between
maintenance services.
Maintenance service descriptions
Vehicle maintenance service work
Changing the engine oil and filter (including emission system
Change the engine oil and oil filter at maintenance)
10,000 miles. If oil consumption should i The maintenance services should be
increase, determine the cause and take carried out at the specified mileage or after
necessary corrective steps. Do not reset the the specified number of years (whichever
service interval display if the oil level is filled comes first).
up or the oil is changed at times other than
You can find detailed descriptions of the
the recommended intervals.
maintenance services here (Y page 10).
You can find a description of the scope of
Replacing the air filter maintenance for the exhaust system here
(Y page 8).
Under normal dust conditions, the air filter
should be replaced during every
40,000 miles. Clean the air filter cap and
housing before removing the air filter.
Maintenance Booklet
Engine cooling system: corrosion inhibitor/ ^
antifreeze
Hydraulic brake system ^ ^
Power steering ^
DEF reservoir ^ ^
Auxiliary battery in the engine compartment ^
Windshield washer system ^
Engine
Check poly-V-belt for signs of wear and damage ^
Chassis and body
Trailer tow hitch: check function, play and ^
attachment
Sliding door: check water drain bores ^
Road wheels, brakes
Check and correct tire pressures, including spare ^ ^
wheel
Tire sealant: check expiration date, replace (separate ^
invoice)
Check thickness of the brake pads and condition of ^ ^
the brake discs. Vehicles with twin tires and super-
wide tires: rear wheels must be removed and
remounted (separate invoice)
Parking brake: check lever travel ^
Service indicator
Reset the maintenance computer ^ ^
12 Maintenance service descriptions
Additional work
i If the Approved Emission Modification (AEM) Campaign has been performed, please
obtain the latest maintenance information from your local authorized Sprinter
dealer.
Maintenance Booklet
Confirmation
Tire rotation
For information about tire rotation, see (Y page 5).
Maintenance Booklet
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14 Confirmations
Delivery inspection
Delivery inspection
Carried out according to factory specifications
Maintenance Booklet
Mileage
Location
Date
Signature
Maintenance Booklet
Work in addition to the maintenance
service
J2 J10 J15
Oil change
Engine
Viscosity
Sheet no.
Automatic transmission
Sheet no.
Rear axle
Sheet no.
Replaced:
Air filter element
Fuel filter with water separator
Dust filter: heating/ventilation
Coolant
Brake fluid
DEF
Diesel particle filter
Diesel particle filter checked
Diesel particle filter replaced
Maintenance Booklet
Work in addition to the maintenance
service
J2 J10 J15
Oil change
Engine
Viscosity
Sheet no.
Automatic transmission
Sheet no.
Rear axle
Sheet no.
Replaced:
Air filter element
Fuel filter with water separator
Dust filter: heating/ventilation
Coolant
Brake fluid
DEF
Diesel particle filter
Diesel particle filter checked
Diesel particle filter replaced
Maintenance Booklet
Work in addition to the maintenance
service
J2 J10 J15
Oil change
Engine
Viscosity
Sheet no.
Automatic transmission
Sheet no.
Rear axle
Sheet no.
Replaced:
Air filter element
Fuel filter with water separator
Dust filter: heating/ventilation
Coolant
Brake fluid
DEF
Diesel particle filter
Diesel particle filter checked
Diesel particle filter replaced
Maintenance Booklet
Work in addition to the maintenance
service
J2 J10 J15
Oil change
Engine
Viscosity
Sheet no.
Automatic transmission
Sheet no.
Rear axle
Sheet no.
Replaced:
Air filter element
Fuel filter with water separator
Dust filter: heating/ventilation
Coolant
Brake fluid
DEF
Diesel particle filter
Diesel particle filter checked
Diesel particle filter replaced
Maintenance Booklet
Work in addition to the maintenance
service
J2 J10 J15
Oil change
Engine
Viscosity
Sheet no.
Automatic transmission
Sheet no.
Rear axle
Sheet no.
Replaced:
Air filter element
Fuel filter with water separator
Dust filter: heating/ventilation
Coolant
Brake fluid
DEF
Diesel particle filter
Diesel particle filter checked
Diesel particle filter replaced
Maintenance Booklet
Work in addition to the maintenance
service
J2 J10 J15
Oil change
Engine
Viscosity
Sheet no.
Automatic transmission
Sheet no.
Rear axle
Sheet no.
Replaced:
Air filter element
Fuel filter with water separator
Dust filter: heating/ventilation
Coolant
Brake fluid
DEF
Diesel particle filter
Diesel particle filter checked
Diesel particle filter replaced
Maintenance Booklet
Work in addition to the maintenance
service
J2 J10 J15
Oil change
Engine
Viscosity
Sheet no.
Automatic transmission
Sheet no.
Rear axle
Sheet no.
Replaced:
Air filter element
Fuel filter with water separator
Dust filter: heating/ventilation
Coolant
Brake fluid
DEF
Diesel particle filter
Diesel particle filter checked
Diesel particle filter replaced
Maintenance Booklet
Work in addition to the maintenance
service
J2 J10 J15
Oil change
Engine
Viscosity
Sheet no.
Automatic transmission
Sheet no.
Rear axle
Sheet no.
Replaced:
Air filter element
Fuel filter with water separator
Dust filter: heating/ventilation
Coolant
Brake fluid
DEF
Diesel particle filter
Diesel particle filter checked
Diesel particle filter replaced
Maintenance Booklet
Work in addition to the maintenance
service
J2 J10 J15
Oil change
Engine
Viscosity
Sheet no.
Automatic transmission
Sheet no.
Rear axle
Sheet no.
Replaced:
Air filter element
Fuel filter with water separator
Dust filter: heating/ventilation
Coolant
Brake fluid
DEF
Diesel particle filter
Diesel particle filter checked
Diesel particle filter replaced
Maintenance Booklet
Work in addition to the maintenance
service
J2 J10 J15
Oil change
Engine
Viscosity
Sheet no.
Automatic transmission
Sheet no.
Rear axle
Sheet no.
Replaced:
Air filter element
Fuel filter with water separator
Dust filter: heating/ventilation
Coolant
Brake fluid
DEF
Diesel particle filter
Diesel particle filter checked
Diesel particle filter replaced
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Sprinter
Maintenance Booklet
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Order no. T906 0010 13 Part no. 906 584 48 14 Edition MY 2012 MB2