2007 DODGE SPRINTER winter tires

234 OperationWinter driving
4
\3 Winter drivingHave your vehicle winterproofed at the
onset of winter at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer. This service includes the following:
\4Oil change, if the current engine oil
used has not been approved for winter
use
\4The antifreeze / anti-corrosion concen-
tration in the coolant is checked
\4The addition of a concentrated clean-
ing agent to the water in the windshield
washer system
\4Battery check
\4A tire change
You will find information about diesel fuel
for use at low outside temperatures in the
“Technical data” section (\2page 360).
Please also observe the information about
winter driving (\2page 235).Always use winter tires at temperatures
below 45°F (7°C) and whenever wintry
road conditions prevail. Winter tires should
be of the same size and type construction
as the summer tires.
Winter tires should also be operated as
printed on the tire and loading information
placard, refer to "Tires and wheels"
(\2page 199). Not all M+S rated radial-ply
tires provide special winter performance.
Make sure the tires you use show M+S and
the mountain/snowflake marking.on
the tire side wall. These tires meet specific
snow traction performance requirements
of the Rubber Manufacturers Association
(RMA) and the Rubber Association of Can-
ada (RAC) and have been designed specif-
ically for use in snow conditions. Use of
winter tires is the only way to achieve the
maximum effectiveness of the ABS, BAS,
ASR and ESP
® in winter operation.
For safe handling, make sure all winter
tires mounted are of the same make and
have the same tread design.Always observe the speed rating of the
winter tires installed on your vehicle. If the
maximum speed for which your tires are
rated is below the speed rating of your ve-
hicle, you must place a notice to this effect
where it will be seen by the driver. Such no-
tices are available at your tire dealer or any
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
\1Reactivate the tire pressure monitor.
While studded tires improve performance
on ice, skid and traction capability on wet
or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of
non-studded tires. Some states prohibit
studded tires; therefore, local laws should
be checked before using these tire types.
Winter tires
Warning
G
Winter tires with a tread depth under 1/6 in
(4 mm) must be replaced. They are no long-
er suitable for winter operation.

235 Operation
Winter driving
4
Drive with particular care on icy roads.
Avoid sudden acceleration, steering move-
ments and braking.If it seems likely that the vehicle is about to
enter a skid or cannot be stopped at a low
speed:
\4Move the selector lever to position N.
\4Try to maintain control of the vehicle
using light corrective steering.
Road salt may adversely affect braking ef-
ficiency. It may therefore be necessary to
apply the brakes more forcefully in order to
achieve the same braking force as normal.
Apply the brakes regularly when making
longer journeys on gritted or salted roads.
This will have the effect of restoring the
brakes to their normal level of perfor-
mance.
When stopping the vehicle after traveling
on roads that have been salted, check that
the brakes are fully functional before pro-
ceeding further.
Warning
G
If you use your spare tire when winter tires
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that
the difference in tire characteristics may im-
pair turning stability and overall driving sta-
bility may be reduced. Adapt your driving
style accordingly.
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter
tire at the nearest authorized Sprinter Deal-
er.iWhen they have been removed, store
wheels and tires in a cool, dry, and if
possible dark place. Protect the tires
from oil, grease, and gasoline / diesel.
Driving in winterWarning
G
Downshifting to brake could cause the drive
wheels to lose grip on a slippery surface due
to the increased difference in speed be-
tween the engine and the drive wheels at
this time.
Do not downshift for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery surface. Use the service
brake in accordance with road conditions.
Only downshift to a lower gear when travel-
ing at a low engine speed.

236 OperationWinter driving
4
Use "Class U" chains, or other traction aids
that meet SAE Type "U" specifications.
Snow chains must be the proper size for
the vehicle, as recommended by the chain
manufacturer. They should only be driven
on snow-covered roads at speeds not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km / h). Remove
chains as soon as possible when driving on
roads without snow.Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:
\4Snow chains should only be used on
rear wheels. In vehicles with dual rear
wheels, they should be mounted on the
exterior wheels. Follow the manufac-
turer’s mounting instructions.
\4Only use snow chains that are ap-
proved by the vehicle manufacturer.
For approved snow chains, please con-
tact your authorized Sprinter Dealer.
\4Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before mounting
snow chains.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or
chains, observe the following precautions:
\4Because of limited chain clearance be-
tween tires and other suspension com-
ponents, it is important that only
chains in good condition are used. Bro-
ken chains can cause serious vehicle
damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could suggest chain
breakage. Remove the damaged parts
of the chain before further use.
\4Install chains as tightly as possible and
then retighten after driving about 1/2
mile (0.8 km).
\4Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
\4Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns
and large bumps, especially with a
loaded vehicle.
\4Do not install tire chains on front
wheels.
\4Do not drive for a prolonged period on
dry pavement.
\4Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s
instructions on method of installation,
operating speed, and conditions for us-
age. Always use the lower suggested
operating speed of the chain manufac-
turer if different than the speed recom-
mended by the manufacturer.Snow chains!
CAUTION
Use snow chains on rear wheels only.
Some tire sizes do not leave adequate
clearance for snow chains. To help
avoid serious damage to your vehicle or
tires, use of snow chains is not permis-
sible with the spare wheel.
iWhen driving with snow chains, you
may wish to deactivate the ASR
(\2page 44) before setting the vehicle
in motion. This will improve the vehi-
cle’s traction.

287 Practical hints
Display messages
5
Tire pres.
monitor
currently
unavailable
The TPMS or Advanced TPMS* is unable to
monitor the tire pressure due to
\4a nearby radio interference source.
\4excessive wheel sensor temperatures.
\1As soon as the causes of the malfunc-
tion have been removed, the TPMS au-
tomatically becomes active again after a
few minutes of driving.
Tire pres.
monitor
inoperative
No wheel
sensors
There are wheels without appropriate wheel
sensors mounted (for example winter tires).
\1Have the TPMS checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer.
\1Have the wheel sensors installed by an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Wheel sens.
missing
One ore more sensors are malfunctioning
(for example battery discharged).
One or more wheels without appropriate
wheel sensors mounted (for example spare
tire)
\1Have the TPMS checked by an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer.
\1Have the wheel sensors installed by an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
The tire pressure for the respective tire is
shown in the multifunction display.
Slid. sunroof
open
You have the removed the key from the ig-
nition lock and the sliding sunroof is still
open.
\1If necessary, close the sliding sunroof
using the switch in the overhead control
panel (\2page 145).
Cruise cont.
Visit workshop
Cruise control is malfunctioning.
\1Have cruise control checked at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution

368 *Technical dataRims and tires
6
Vehicle Model Type
2500
3500
Rims (steel)
6.5 J x 16
5.5 J x 16
Rims (light alloy)
6.5 J x 16
–
Wheel offset
2.13 in (54 mm)
–
Half dual spacing
4.82 in (122.5 mm)
Wheel fixture
Wheel bolts
Wheel nuts
Tightening torque (steel wheel)
177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
133 lb-ft (180 Nm)
Tightening torque (light-alloy wheel)
133 lb-ft (180 Nm)
-
Summer tires
–
–
All-season tires
1
1 Radial-ply tires
LT 245/75 R16 120/116L
LT 215/85 R16 115/112N
LT 215/85 R16 115/112Q
LT 245/75 R16 120/116N
Winter tires
2
2 Radial-ply tires
LT 245/75 R16 120/116L M+S .
LT 215/85 R16 115/112N M+S .
LT 245/75 R16 120/116N M+S .

380 Indextemperature gauge
(vehicle with steering wheel
buttons)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Cornering lamps
changing bulbs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Correct use
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
display message
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
downhill gradients . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
lever
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
malfunction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
problems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
setting the speed
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
uphill gradients
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Cup holders
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
D
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument lighting
Data cards, vehicle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Dehumidification
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Delayed switch-off
exterior lighting
(vehicles with steering wheel
buttons)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Department of Transportation
see DOT
Diesel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
consumption
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
low outside temperatures
. . . . . . . 360
reserve fuel warning lamp . . . . . . . 276
tank capacity
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Diesel engine
preglow indicator lamp
. . . . . 111
, 276
winter driving
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Digital speedometer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Digital total distance recorder
. . . . . 6
Direction of rotation (tires)
. . . . . . 204
Disconnecting the battery . . . . . . . 335
Display
vehicles with steering wheel buttons
display messages
. . . . . . . . . . . . 284
outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . 93
standard display
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
vehicles without steering wheel buttons
display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Door control panel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
opening the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Doors
display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
locking and unlocking
. . . . . . . . . . . 52opening/closing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
DOT
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
, 229
Downhill gradients
cruise control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
parking
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
, 116
Drinking alcohol or taking drugs and
driving
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Drinks holder
see Cup holders
Driving abroad
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Driving on flooded roads
(fording)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Driving safety system
. . . . . . . . . . . . 42
see Antilock Brake System (ABS)
see Acceleration Skid Control (ASR)
see Brake Assist (BAS)
see Electronic brake force distribution
(EBV)
see Electronic Stability Program (ESP
®)
Driving system
. . . . . . . . . . . . 147
–153
cruise control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Parktronic
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
reverse warning feature
. . . . . . . . . 153
Driving tips
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
automatic transmission
. . . . . . . . . 123
braking
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
driving abroad
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
D

390 Indexloading the vehicle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
low tire pressure indicator
. . . . . . . 278
maximum load
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
messages in the multifunction
display
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
ply composition and material used
. . . 230
problems under/overinflation
221
, 222
radial-ply tires
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
retreads
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
rotating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
, 231
seating capacity
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
service life
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
sizes
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
speed rating
. . . . . . . . . 119
, 224
, 230
storing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
temperature
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
, 369
terminology
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
TIN
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
, 230
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
TPMS malfunction indicator
. . . . . . 278
traction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
, 230
tread
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
tread depth
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
, 234
Treadwear Indicator (TWI)
. . . . . . . 118
Treadwear Indicators
. . . . . . . . . . . 230
valves
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
vehicle maximum load on
. . . . . . . 231wear pattern
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
winter tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Tongue Weight Rating
see TWR
TopTether
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Tow-away protection
. . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Towing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
in the event of a malfunction in the
electrical system
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
in the event of particular
malfunctions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
vehicle that is stuck
. . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Towing eye
installing/removing . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Tow-starting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Traction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Trailer
safety notes
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
, 176
towing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
, 175
, 176
towing with Parktronic
. . . . . . . . . . 153
Tread
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Tread depth
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Tread depth (tires)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Treadwear Indicator (TWI)
. . . . . . . 118
Treadwear Indicators
. . . . . . . . . . . 230
Trip computer
menu (vehicles with steering wheel
buttons)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Trip meter
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
front
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
changing bulbs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
malfunctions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
rear
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
changing bulbs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
side-mounted
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Twin co-driver’s seat
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Two-way radio
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
retrofitting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
. . . . . 231
U
Uniform tire quality grading
standards
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Uphill gradients
cruise control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
parking
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
, 116
V
Vehicle
assemblies
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
automatic locking when driving
. . . . 64
cleaning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
U
V

391 Index
closing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
correct use
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
data cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
identification number
. . . . . . . . . . 373
leaving in storage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
locking with key
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
locking/unlocking centrally
. . . . . . . 64
opening
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
with remote control
. . . . . . . . . . . 54
with the key
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
registering
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
towing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
towing out
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Vehicle alteration
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Vehicle capacity weight
. . . . . . . . . 231
Vehicle identification plates
. . . . . 373
Vehicle loading
load limit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
loading terminology
. . . . . . . . . . . . 228
terminology
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Vehicle safety certification label
. 373
Vehicle tool kit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Vehicle/engine emission label
. . . 375
W
Warning labels
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warning lamp
ESP
®/ASR
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
, 44
, 268
warning lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Warranty information
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Washer fluid
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
adding
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Water separator
draining the fuel filter
. . . . . . . . . . 317
Wheel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
changing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Wheel nuts/wheel bolts
retightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
tightening torque
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Wheel, tires and
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Windows
cleaning the rear window
. . . . . . . . 244
cleaning the side windows . . . . . . . 244
cleaning the windshield
. . . . . . . . . 243
fogged-up
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
power windows
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
washer fluid
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Windshield
cleaning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
, 134
malfunction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Windshield heating
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Windshield washer fluid
display message
. . . . . . . . . . 287
, 298
wiping with
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Windshield washer system
. . . . . . 193
indicator lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
rain sensor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Windshield wipers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
cleaning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
intermittent wipe
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
malfunctions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
rain sensor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
, 127
setting the sensitivity (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons)
. . . . . . . 105
rear window wiper
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
replacing the wiper blades
. . . . . . . 319
windshield washer fluid
. . . . . . . . . 127
Winter driving
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
, 235
snow chains
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Winter operation
tires
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Wiper blades
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Working on the vehicle
. . . . . . . . . 124
W