2007 DODGE SPRINTER wheel torque

44 SafetyDriving safety systems
2
There is a malfunction if the # indicator
lamp is permanently lit while the engine is
running (\2page 272).
If ESP
® malfunctions, engine power output
may be reduced.ASR improves traction for a sustained peri-
od, i.e. the transfer of power from the tires
to the road surface, and thus also improves
the driving stability of the vehicle. ASR as-
sists you when pulling away and accelerat-
ing, especially on smooth and slippery
surfaces.
ASR brakes individual drive wheels and
limits the engine torque to prevent the
drive wheels from spinning. When ASR in-
tervenes, thev indicator lamp in the
speedometer flashes.
If the road surface is not capable of provid-
ing sufficient traction, bearing in mind the
tires, load and gradient, it is not be possi-
ble to pull away smoothly even with ASR.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons:
There is a malfunction if thek indicator
lamp is permanently lit while the engine is
running (\2page 270).
If ASR malfunctions, engine power output
may be reduced.
Warning
G
Proceed as follows if the v warning lamp
in the speedometer flashes:
\4Do not deactivate ASR under any cir-
cumstances.
\4Only depress the accelerator pedal as
far as necessary when pulling away.
\4Adapt your driving style to suit the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions.
Otherwise, the vehicle could begin to skid.
ESP
® cannot reduce the risk of an accident
if you drive too fast. ESP
® is unable to over-
ride the laws of physics.
!
CAUTION
Only operate the vehicle briefly (maxi-
mum of 10 seconds) on a brake dyna-
mometer. The key must be turned to
position1 in the ignition lock during
this time. You could damage the drive
train or the brake system.
!
CAUTION
Do not operate the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer (for example for perfor-
mance testing). If you wish to operate
the vehicle on a roller dynamometer,
please consult an authorized Sprinter
Dealer beforehand. You could other-
wise damage the drive train or the
brake system.
Acceleration skid control (ASR)

45 Safety
Driving safety systems
2
Activating/deactivating ASR
ASR is automatically activated as soon as
the engine is switched on.
It may be best to deactivate ASR in the fol-
lowing situations:
\4if snow chains are being used
\4in deep snow
\4on sand or gravel
If you deactivate ASR:
\4the engine’s torque is then no longer
limited and the drive wheels could spin;
the spinning wheels produce a cutting
effect for better traction
\4traction control still intervenes by brak-
ing if one drive wheel reaches its grip
limit, for example if the surface under
one side of the vehicle is slippery. The
wheel is then braked to increase trac-
tion in this situation.
\4ESP
® still intervenes to stabilize the ve-
hicleThe ASR switch is located on the center
console.
1To deactivate/activate ASR
\1To switch off: press upper section1
of the switch.
The v warning lamp in the speed-
ometer lights up.
\1To switch on: press upper section1
of the switch again.
Thev warning lamp in the speed-
ometer goes out.
Warning
G
ESP
® remains active despite ASR having
been deactivated and carries out braking in-
terventions if this is necessary to improve
driving stability. Thev warning lamp
flashes.
If ASR is deactivated, there is an increased
risk that the brake system of your vehicle
could overheat and be damaged when sub-
jected to high loads for a long period of time.
A hot brake system also increases the stop-
ping distance.
For this reason, only deactivate ASR when it
is absolutely necessary.
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232 OperationTires and wheels
4
The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear
should be corrected prior to rotation being
performed.
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side
of the wheels/tires, during each rotation.
Check for and ensure proper tire inflation
pressure, refer to "Recommended tire in-
flation pressure" (\2page 210).
Rotation pattern for single and dual rear
wheelsSingle rear wheels:
\1Rotate the tires by axle. Never change
the direction of rotation of your tires.
\1Make sure that on one axle just one
type of tire (same size, type construc-
tion, load and speed rating) is used.
!
CAUTION
If your vehicle is equipped with the tire
pressure monitor*, each wheel has an
electronic component.
Tire mounting tools should not be ap-
plied in the area of the valve, as this
could damage the electronic compo-
nents.
Have the tires changed only at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
G
In order to avoid loosing a wheel and in or-
der to reduce the risk of fatal or serious in-
juries or vehicle damage, please follow
these safety instructions:
\4Always replace wheel bolts that are
damaged or rusted.
\4Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
\4If a wheel hub thread is damaged, you
must not drive the vehicle. Consult an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Only use genuine wheel bolts approved
by the vehicle manufacturer and speci-
fied for your vehicle’s rims. Check tight-
ness of wheel bolts or nuts regularly and
retighten with a torque wrench, if neces-
sary. Tighten wheel bolts or nuts in a
crisscross pattern. For information on
mounting bolts and tightening torques,
refer to "Installing a wheel"
(\2page 320).
\4After changing a wheel, the wheel bolts
or nuts must be retightened after the ve-
hicle has been driven for about 30 miles
(50 km).
\4If new or repainted rims are fitted, the
wheel bolts or nuts must be retightened
again after about 600 to 3000 miles
(about 1000 to 5000 km).

324 Practical hintsFlat tire
5
Wheels with centering by wheel bolts:
\1Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten
them finger-tight.
1Wheel bolt for light-alloy wheel
2Wheel bolt for steel wheelor wheels with wheel nuts:
For wheels with wheel nuts:
\1Center the wheel nut cover over the
wheel and push it onto the wheel.
\1Screw on the wheel nuts and tighten
them finger tight.
Lowering the vehicle
\1Slowly open the jack’s pressure release
screw one turn using the pump lever
(\2page 322) and lower the vehicle
slowly.
\1Put the jack to one side.Tightening torque pattern
1 – 6 Wheel bolts
\1Tighten all the wheel bolts and wheel
nuts evenly in the sequence indicated.
As an extension for the wheel wrench,
use the shaft from the jack’s 3-part
pump lever that has the largest diame-
ter.
iOn vehicles with light-alloy wheels, you
will find short wheel bolts suitable for
the steel spare wheel in the vehicle tool
kit.N40.10-2175-31
iScrew on the three wheel nuts that
hold the wheel nut cover first.
!
CAUTION
The tightening torque is:
\4for wheel bolts 177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
(steel wheel)/133 lb-ft (180 Nm)
(light-alloy wheel).
\4for wheel nuts 133 lb-ft (180 Nm)

325 Practical hints
Flat tire
5
\1For wheels with wheel bolts attach the
wheel cover.
Vehicles with wheel caps:
Make sure that the opening in the
wheel cap is positioned over the tire
vent.
Vehicles with center caps:
Make sure that the retaining lugs of the
hub cap are positioned over the bolts.
\1Compress the piston of the hydraulic
jack and close the pressure release
screw.
\1Store the jack and the remaining vehi-
cle tools.
\1Place the defective wheel in the spare
wheel bracket after changing the wheel
(\2page 301).
\1Check the tire pressure (\2page 210).
\1Retighten the wheel bolts and wheel
nuts to the specified tightening torque
once the vehicle has been driven for 30
miles (50 km).
iGive the middle of the center cap a
knock to engage it on the wheel.
Warning
G
For safety reasons, you must observe the
following after changing a wheel:
\4Have the tightening torque checked:
\4for wheel bolts 177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
(steel wheel)/133 lb-ft (180 Nm)
(light-alloy wheel) or
\4for wheel nuts
133 lb-ft (180 Nm).
The wheels could otherwise come loose.
\4Check the tire pressure and correct it if
necessary
\4Have the wheel bolts or wheel nuts re-
tightened after 30 miles (50 km) to a
torque of:
\4177 lb-ft (240 Nm) (steel wheel)/
133 lb-ft (180 Nm) (light-alloy
wheel) for wheel bolts or
\4133 lb-ft (180 Nm) for wheel nuts.
\4Have the direction of tire rotation cor-
rected, if reversed, as soon as possible
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. The ve-
hicle handling characteristics could oth-
erwise be affected.Warning
G
Loose wheel nuts or bolts could cause the
vehicle to lose a wheel while it is in motion.
This would jeopardize the operating and
road safety of the vehicle. You could lose
control of the vehicle as a result, cause an
accident and injure yourself or others.
If new or repainted wheels are mounted, the
wheel bolts or wheel nuts must be retight-
ened again after approximately 600 to 3000
miles (about 1000 to 5000 km).

367 *Technical data
Rims and tires
6
\3 Rims and tires
!
CAUTION
Only use tires which have been tested
and approved for your Sprinter vehicle
by the vehicle manufacturer. Tires ap-
proved by the vehicle manufacturer are
developed to provide the best possible
performance in conjunction with the
driving safety systems on your Sprinter
vehicle such as ABS, BAS, ASR or ESP
®.
Using tires other than those approved
by the vehicle manufacturer may result
in damage that is not covered by the
Sprinter warranty.
Using tires other than those approved
by the vehicle manufacturer can have
detrimental effects, such as
\4poor handling characteristics
\4increased noise
\4increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by the vehicle manufacturer may, un-
der load, exhibit dimensional variations
and different tire deformation charac-
teristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or
axle parts. Damage to the tires or the
vehicle may be the result.
Warning
G
Loose wheel nuts or bolts could cause the
vehicle to lose a wheel while it is in motion.
This would jeopardize the operating and
road safety of the vehicle. You could lose
control of the vehicle as a result, cause an
accident an injure yourself or others.
If a wheel was replaced or new wheel nuts
are used, the wheel bolts or wheel nuts must
be retightened to the specified tightening
torque after 30 miles (50 km).
If new or repainted wheels are mounted, the
wheel bolts or wheel nuts must be retight-
ened again to the specified tightening
torque after approximately 600 to 3000
miles (about 1000 to 5000 km).
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Sprinter
Dealer. A placard with the recommend-
ed tire inflation pressures is located on
\4the driver’s door B-pillar for vehi-
cles with a gross weight capacity
less than 10,000 lbs (4500 kg)
(\2page 375)
\4on a label below the driver’s seat on
an outward facing position of the
mounting pillar for vehicles with a
gross weight capacity above
10,000 lbs (4500 kg) (\2page 375)
The tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be
adjusted on cold tires.

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 .

389 Index
T
Tachometer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Tail lamps
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
changing bulbs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
perimeter lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Tank
flap
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
, 184
malfunction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
–252
reserve fuel, display message
. . . . 297
Technical Data
Tire inflation pressure
. . . . . . . . . . 369
Telephone
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
, 183
display message
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
hands-free microphone
. . . . . . . . . . 19
operating
(vehicles with steering wheel
buttons)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
retrofitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Temperature
setting the unit
(vehicles with steering wheel
buttons)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Tempmatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
air distribution
. . . . . . . . . . . . 129
, 133
air vents
in the dashboard
. . . . . . . . . . . . 129
airflow
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133air-recirculation mode
. . . . . . . . . . 133
control panel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
defrosting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
economy mode
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
fogged-up windows
. . . . . . . . . . . . 134
reheat function (dehumidification)
. 134
residual heat
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
special settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
ventilation/cooling
. . . . . . . . . . . . 132
The first 1,500 km . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Thorax sidebag
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Tightening torque
wheel nuts/wheel bolts
. . . . . . . . . 324
TIN
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
, 230
Tire and loading information
placard
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
terminology
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Tire and loading information
placard
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Tire Identification Number
see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
. . . . . . . . . . 369
checking manually
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Checking tire pressure electronically
with the Advanced Tire Pressure Monito-
ring System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217Checking tire pressure electronically
with the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
recommended tire inflation
pressure
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
setting the unit
(vehicles with steering wheel
buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
table
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Tire valves
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Tires
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
, 212
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
air pressure
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
alignment and balance
. . . . . . . . . . 120
care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 202
damage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
direction of rotation, spinning
. . . . 204
driving instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . . 117
important guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . 201
inflation pressure
. . . . . . . . . . 210
, 213
information placard
. . . . . . . . . . . . 205
inspection
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
load limit information
. . . . . . . . . . . 206
load rating
. . . . . . . . . . 222
, 223
, 230
loading Information
. . . . . . . . . . . . 205
loading terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
T