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●

A discharged vehicle battery can

● Apply the parking brake,

already freeze at a temperature

transmission in neutral.

of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery

● Open the positive terminal

before connecting jump leads.

protection caps of both batteries.

●

Wear eye protection and

The battery is located in the engine

protective clothing when

compartment.

handling a battery.

●

Use a booster battery with the

same voltage (12 volts). Its

capacity (Ah) must not be much

less than that of the discharged

battery.

Lead connection order:

●

Use jump leads with insulated

terminals and a cross section of

1. Connect the red lead to the

at least 16 mm² (25 mm² for

positive terminal (1) of the booster

diesel engines).

battery.

●

Do not disconnect the discharged

2. Connect the other end of the red

vehicle battery from the vehicle.

lead to the positive terminal (2) of

the discharged battery.

●

Switch off all unnecessary

Remove cover to access the battery.

electrical consumers.

3. Connect the black lead to the

negative terminal (3) of the

●

Do not lean over the battery

booster battery.

during jump starting.

4. Connect the other end of the black

●

Do not allow the terminals of one

lead to a vehicle grounding point

lead to touch those of the other

(4), such as the engine block or an

lead.

engine mounting bolt. Connect as

●

The vehicles must not come into

contact with each other during

the jump starting process.

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Vehicle care

far away from the discharged

Towing

Caution

vehicle battery as possible,

however at least 60 cm.

Towing the vehicle

Do not tow the vehicle from the

Route the leads so that they cannot

The towing eye is stowed with the

rear. The front towing eye must

catch on rotating parts in the engine

vehicle tools 3 163.

only be used for towing and not

compartment.

recovering a vehicle.

To start the engine:

1. Start the engine of the vehicle

Caution

providing the jump start.

2. After 5 minutes, start the other

Activate the child locks in the rear

engine. Start attempts should be

doors if the rear seats are

made for no longer than

occupied. Child locks 3 29.

15 seconds at an interval of

1 minute.

Switch on ignition to permit operation

3. Allow both engines to idle for

of brake lights, horn and windscreen

approx. 3 minutes with the leads

wipers, and move the steering wheel

connected.

slightly to release the steering wheel

lock.

4. Switch on electrical consumers

Release cap using a suitable tool.

(e.g. headlights, heated rear

Transmission in neutral.

Screw the towing eye clockwise into

window) of the vehicle receiving

the front towing point and tighten fully

the jump start.

Caution

using the wheel wrench.

5. Reverse above sequence exactly

Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

when removing leads.

rod - to the towing eye, never to the

Excessive tractive force can

bumper or front suspension units.

damage the vehicle.

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When the engine is not running,

Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow

Appearance care

considerably more force is needed to

rod - to the rear towing eye, never to

brake and steer.

the rear axle and suspension units.

Exterior care

To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes

The rear towing eye must only be

from the towing vehicle, switch on the

used for towing and not recovering a

Locks

air recirculation system 3 104 and

vehicle.

The locks are lubricated at the factory

close the windows.

using a high quality lock cylinder

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

Caution

grease. Use de-icing agent only when

After towing, unscrew the towing eye

absolutely necessary, as this has a

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

and replace cap.

degreasing effect and impairs lock

Excessive tractive force can

function. After using a de-icing agent,

damage the vehicle.

have the locks regreased by a

Towing another vehicle

workshop.

Trailer hitch 3 142.

Washing

The paintwork of your vehicle is

exposed to environmental influences.

Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.

When using automatic vehicle

washes, select a programme that

includes waxing. Restrictions for

filmed or matt painted body parts or

decor tapes, see "Polishing and

waxing".

Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

The fixed towing eye is located under

pollen and the like should be cleaned

the rear bumper.

off immediately, as they contain

aggressive constituents which can

cause paint damage.

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Vehicle care

If using a vehicle wash, comply with

Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes

the vehicle wash manufacturer's

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

must not be polished, to avoid

instructions. The windscreen wipers

separate leathers for painted and

gleaming. Do not use hot wax

and rear window wiper must be

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

programmes in automatic car washes

switched off and the exterior mirrors

the windows will impair vision.

if the vehicle is equipped with these

must be folded in. Remove antenna

parts.

and external accessories such as roof

Exterior lights

Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror

racks etc.

Headlight and other light covers are

housing cover, must not be polished.

If you wash your vehicle by hand,

made of plastic. Do not use any

Otherwise these parts would become

make sure that the insides of the

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

agleam or the colour would be

wheel housings are also thoroughly

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

dissolved.

rinsed out.

dry.

Windows and windscreen wiper

Clean edges and folds on opened

Polishing and waxing

blades

doors and the bonnet as well as the

areas they cover.

Wax the vehicle regularly (at the

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

latest when water no longer beads).

leather together with window cleaner

Caution

Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.

and insect remover.

Polishing is necessary only if the paint

When cleaning the rear window from

Always use a cleaning agent with

has become dull or if solid deposits

inside, always wipe in parallel to the

a pH value of 4 to 9.

have become attached to it.

heating element to prevent damage.

Do not use cleaning agents on hot

Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

For mechanical removal of ice, use a

surfaces.

protective film, making waxing

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

unnecessary.

scraper firmly against the glass so

Have the door hinges of all doors

Unpainted plastic body parts must not

that no dirt can get under it and

greased by a workshop.

be treated with wax or polishing

scratch the glass.

Do not clean the engine compartment

agents.

with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.

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Remove dirt residues from smearing

Underbody

Interior care

wiper blades by using a soft cloth and

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

window cleaner. Also make sure to

Interior and upholstery

have a PVC undercoating while other

remove any residues such as wax,

critical areas have a durable

Only clean the vehicle interior,

insect residues and similar from the

protective wax coating.

including the instrument panel fascia

window.

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

After the underbody is washed, check

Ice residues, pollution and continuous

interior cleaner.

the underbody and have it waxed if

wiping on dry windows will damage or

necessary.

Clean any leather upholstery with

even destroy the wiper blades.

clear water and a soft cloth. In case of

Bitumen/rubber materials could

Wheels and tyres

heavy soiling, use leather care.

damage the PVC coating. Have

underbody work carried out by a

The instrument cluster and the

Do not use high-pressure jet

workshop.

displays should only be cleaned using

cleaners.

a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a

Before and after winter, wash the

Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

weak soap solution.

underbody and have the protective

cleaner.

wax coating checked.

Clean fabric upholstery with a

Rims are painted and can be treated

vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove

with the same agents as the body.

Towing equipment

stains with an upholstery cleaner.

Paintwork damage

Do not clean the coupling ball bar with

Clothing fabrics may not be

a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

colourfast. This could cause visible

Rectify minor paintwork damage with

cleaner.

discolourations, especially on light-

a touch-up pen before rust forms.

coloured upholstery. Removable

Have more extensive damage or rust

stains and discolourations should be

areas repaired by a workshop.

cleaned as soon as possible.

Clean seat belts with lukewarm water

or interior cleaner.

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Caution

Close Velcro fasteners as open

Velcro fasteners on clothing could

damage seat upholstery.

The same applies to clothing with

sharp-edged objects, like zips or

belts or studded jeans.

Plastic and rubber parts

Plastic and rubber parts can be

cleaned with the same cleaner as

used to clean the body. Use interior

cleaner if necessary. Do not use any

other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol

in particular. Do not use high-

pressure jet cleaners.

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Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Croatia,

Service and

General information

Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,

maintenance

Finland, France, Germany, Greece,

Service information

Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,

In order to ensure economical and

Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,

safe vehicle operation and to

Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway,

General information

181

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia,

Service information

181

is of vital importance that all

Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United

maintenance work is carried out at the

Kingdom.

Recommended fluids, lubricants

proper intervals as specified.

and parts

182

Confirmations

Recommended fluids and

The detailed, up-to-date service

lubricants

182

schedule for the vehicle is available at

Confirmation of service is recorded in

the workshop.

the Service and warranty booklet.

Service display 3 81.

The date and mileage is completed

with the stamp and signature of the

Engine identification 3 185.

servicing workshop.

European service intervals

Make sure that the Service and

warranty booklet is completed

Maintenance of your vehicle is

correctly as continuous proof of

required every 25,000 miles or after

service is essential if any warranty or

2 years, whichever occurs first,

goodwill claims are to be met, and is

unless otherwise indicated by the

also a benefit when selling the

service display.

vehicle.

A shorter service interval can be valid

for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for

Service display

taxis and police vehicles.

The service interval is based on

The European service intervals are

several parameters depending on

valid for the following countries:

usage.

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Service and maintenance

The service display, located in the

Dexos is the newest engine oil quality

Recommended fluids,

Driver Information Centre (DIC),

that provides optimum protection for

indicates when the next service is

lubricants and parts

petrol and diesel engines. If it is

due. Seek the assistance of a

unavailable, engine oils of other listed

workshop.

Recommended fluids and

qualities must be used.

Service display 3 81.

lubricants

Select the appropriate engine oil

Only use products that meet the

based on its quality and on the

recommended specifications.

minimum ambient temperature

3 186.

9 Warning

Topping up engine oil

Engine oils of different manufacturers

Operating materials are

and brands can be mixed as long as

hazardous and could be

they comply with the required engine

poisonous. Handle with care. Pay

oil quality and viscosity.

attention to information given on

the containers.

Use of engine oil with only

ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is

Engine oil

prohibited, since it can cause long-

term engine damage under certain

Engine oil is identified by its quality

operating conditions.

and its viscosity. Quality is more

Select the appropriate engine oil

important than viscosity when

based on its quality and on the

selecting which engine oil to use. The

minimum ambient temperature

oil quality ensures e.g. engine

3 186.

cleanliness, wear protection and oil

aging control, whereas viscosity

Additional engine oil additives

grade gives information on the oil's

The use of additional engine oil

thickness over a temperature range.

additives could cause damage and

invalidate the warranty.

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Engine oil viscosity grades

protection or seal against minor leaks

The SAE viscosity grade gives

can cause function problems. Liability

information of the thickness of the oil.

for consequences resulting from the

use of additional coolant additives will

Multigrade oil is indicated by two

be rejected.

figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first

figure, followed by a W, indicates the

Brake fluid

low temperature viscosity and the

second figure the high temperature

Over time, brake fluid absorbs

viscosity.

moisture which will reduce braking

effectiveness. The brake fluid should

Select the appropriate viscosity grade

therefore be replaced at the specified

depending on the minimum ambient

interval.

temperature 3 186.

All of the recommended viscosity

AdBlue

grades are suitable for high ambient

Only use AdBlue to reduce the

temperatures.

nitrogen oxides in the exhaust

Coolant and antifreeze

emission 3 123.

Use only silicate-free long life coolant

(LLC) antifreeze approved for the

vehicle. Consult a workshop.

The system is factory filled with

coolant designed for excellent

corrosion protection and frost

protection down to approx. -28 °C.

This concentration should be

maintained all year round. The use of

additional coolant additives that

intend to give additional corrosion

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Technical data

Vehicle identification

Vehicle Identification

Number

Vehicle identification

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Vehicle Identification Number .. 184

Identification plate

185

Engine identification

185

Vehicle data

186

Recommended fluids and

lubricants

186

Engine data

187

Vehicle weight

189

The VIN is also displayed behind a

Vehicle dimensions

192

removable plastic cover on the right-

Capacities

197

hand side door step.

Tyre pressures

198

The Vehicle Identification Number is

visible through the windscreen.

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Information on identification plate:

The technical data is determined in

Identification plate

accordance with European

Manufacturer

Community standards. We reserve

Type approval number

the right to make modifications.

Vehicle Identification Number

Specifications in the vehicle

Permissible gross vehicle weight

documents always have priority over

rating in kg

those given in this manual.

Permissible gross combination

weight in kg

Maximum permissible front axle

Engine identification

load in kg

The technical data tables show the

Maximum permissible rear axle

engine identifier code. Engine data

load in kg

3 187.

Engine coding

Vehicle-specific or country

To identify the respective engine,

specific data

refer to the engine power in the EEC

The identification plate is located on

Certificate of Conformity provided

the right-hand door pillar.

Notice

with your vehicle or other national

The VIN plate on your vehicle may

registration documents.

differ from the illustration shown.

It is also possible, using the Vehicle

The combined total of front and rear

Identification Number (VIN), to

axle loads must not exceed the

determine the engine type that is

permissible gross vehicle weight. For

installed in your vehicle. For further

example, if the front axle is bearing its

information consult a workshop.

maximum permissible load, the rear

axle can only bear a load that is equal

to the gross vehicle weight minus the

front axle load.

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Technical data

Engine oil viscosity grades

Vehicle data

Ambient temperature

Recommended fluids and

lubricants

down to -25 °C SAE 5W-30 or

SAE 5W-40

Required engine oil quality

below -25 °C SAE 0W-30 or

SAE 0W-40

Engine oil quality: Europe

dexos 2

✔

For countries with International

service interval 3 181, you may use

the oil qualities listed below:

Engine oil quality: International

dexos 2

✔

GM-LL-A/B-025

✔

ACEA C3

✔

diesel engines with DPF

ACEA A3/B4

✔

diesel engines without DPF

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Engine data

1.6 CDTi BiTurbo

1.6 CDTi 90²⁾ 1.6 CDTi 115²⁾ 1.6 CDTi BiTurbo

1.6 CDTi BiTurbo

Sales designation

120¹⁾

120²⁾

140²⁾

Engine identifier code

R9M 450

R9M 408

R9M 450

Number of cylinders

Piston displacement

1598

[cm³]

Engine power [kW] (PS)

88 (120)

66 (90)

85 (115)

88 (120)

103 (140)

at rpm

3500

Torque [Nm]

320

260

300

320

340

at rpm

1500

1750

1500

1750

Fuel type

Diesel

Euro 4.

Euro 5.

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Sales designation

1.6 CDTi 95³⁾

1.6 CDTi 115³⁾

1.6 CDTi BiTurbo 125³⁾

1.6 CDTi BiTurbo 145³⁾

Engine identifier code

R9M 413

R9M 452

Number of cylinders

Piston displacement [cm³]

1598

Engine power [kW] (PS)

70 (95)

85 (115)

92 (125)

107 (145)

at rpm

3500

Torque [Nm]

260

300

320

340

at rpm

1500

Fuel type

Diesel

Euro 6 with Adblue.

Adblue 3 123.

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Vehicle weight

Kerb weight, basic model

Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.

Loading information 3 73.

Model Engine Wheelbase

Roof Payload Class

Gross Vehicle Weight rating

Kerb weight⁴⁾⁵⁾

Van

R9M L1

1000

2700

1661

1200

2900

1661

1200

2900

1760-1771

1200

2900

1691-1695

1200

2900

1775

Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to VIN plate.

Minimum vehicle weight according to Type Approval, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of

the driver and deletable options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side load door. Final weight may vary according to the

specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted options and accessories.

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Technical data

Model Engine Wheelbase

Roof Payload Class

Gross Vehicle Weight rating

Kerb weight⁴⁾⁵⁾

Combi R9M

1000

2700

1901

1200

2900

1901

1200

2900

1901

Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to VIN plate.

Minimum vehicle weight according to Type Approval, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of

the driver and deletable options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side load door. Final weight may vary according to the

specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted options and accessories.

Model

Engine Wheelbase Roof Payload Class Gross Vehicle Weight rating

Kerb weight⁴⁾⁵⁾

Platform cab R9M

1200

2900

1550

Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to VIN plate.

Minimum vehicle weight according to Type Approval, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of

the driver and deletable options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side load door. Final weight may vary according to the

specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted options and accessories.

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