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216 STARTING AND OPERATING
Bleeding the Diesel Fuel System
The diesel fuel system must be bled before starting the
engine.
• Turn the key in the ignition lock position 2 for at
least 30 seconds.
• Return the key to position 0.
• Start the engine three to four times. The engine
control unit indicator lamp ± must go out.
NOTE: Too many attempts to start the engine could
drain the battery. If the engine does not start after
several attempts, consult an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
PERMISSIBLE ROOF LOAD
The maximum permissible roof load is:
• Vehicles with low roof 660 lbs (300 kg)
• Vehicles with high roof 330 lbs (150 kg)
• The weight of any load carried on the roof,
including the roof rack, must not exceed the
maximum permissible roof load.
LOADING THE VEHICLE
Two labels on the vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry.
• The Tire and Loading Information placard can be
found on the driver’s door B-pillar. This placard
tells you important information about the number
of people that can be in the vehicle and the total
weight that can be carried in the vehicle. It also
contains information on the proper size and
recommended tire inflation pressures for the
original equipment tires on the vehicle.
• The Certification Label can be found below the
driver’s seat on an outward facing position of the
mounting pillar. It tells you about the gross weight