2008 DODGE SPRINTER spare wheel

395 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
GAWR (G
ross A
xle W
eight R
ating)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible
axle weight. The gross vehicle weight on
each axle must never exceed the GAWR
for the front and rear axle indicated on
the certification label located below the
driver’s seat on the mounting pillar.
GCWR (G
ross C
ombination W
eight
R
ating) The GCWR is the total permissible
weight of vehicle and trailer when
weighed in combination including a
150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for the pres-
ence of a driver. It is indicated on the
certification label located below the driv-
er’s seat on the mounting pillar.GTW (G
ross T
railer W
eight)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus
the weight of all cargo, equipment, lug-
gage etc. loaded on the trailer.
GVW (G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
The GVW comprises the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, tools, spare
wheel, installed accessories, passen-
gers and cargo and, if applicable, trailer
tongue load. The GVW must never ex-
ceed the GVWR indicated on the certifi-
cation label located below the driver’s
seat on the mounting pillar.
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403 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
\1
Make sure that on one axle just one
type of tire (same size, type con-
struction, load and speed rating) is
used.
Dual rear wheels:
\1
Rotate front tires by axle and the out-
er rear tire side to side if there is no
approved direction of rotation.
The tires used on dual wheel assem-
blies should be matched for wear to
prevent overloading one tire in a set.
\1
To check if tires are even, lay a
straight edge across all four tires.
For information on wheel change, see
the “Practical hints” section
(
\2
page 548).
!
CAUTION
3500 dual rear tires have only one
approved direction of rotation. This is
to accommodate the asymmetrical
design (tread pattern) of the ON/OFF
road tire and the use of Outline White
Letter (OWL) tires.
When replacing a flat tire, the spare
tire may have to be remounted on the
rim or installed at a different location
to maintain the correct placement of
the tire on the wheel relative to the
tire/wheel position on the vehicle.
For example, if the spare is used to
replace an outer rear tire it will have
to remounted on the rim so that the
wheel is dished inward.
That way the tread design of asym-
metrical tires and the white writing of
the OWL tires will maintain proper
position.
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405 Operation
Winter driving
4
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 vehicle, you must place a notice to
this effect where it will be seen by the driver. Such notices are available at your
tire dealer or any authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
\1
Reactivate the tire pressure monitor.
While studded tires improve perfor-
mance on ice, skid and traction capabil-
ity 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 us-
ing these tire types.
Warning
G
Winter tires with a tread depth under
1/6 in (4 mm) must be replaced. They are
no longer suitable for winter operation.
Warning
G
If you use your spare tire when winter
tires are fitted on the other wheels, be
aware that the difference in tire charac-
teristics may impair turning stability and
overall driving stability may be reduced.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter
tire at the nearest authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
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407 Operation
Winter driving
4
Apply the brakes regularly when making
longer journeys on gritted or salted
roads. This will have the effect of restor-
ing the brakes to their normal level of
performance.
When stopping the vehicle after travel-
ing on roads that have been salted,
check that the brakes are fully functional
before proceeding further.
Use "Class U" chains, or other traction
aids that meet SAE Type "U" specifica-
tions.Snow chai ns m us t be the p rope r si ze f or
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). Re-
move chains as soon as possible when
driving on roads without snow.Snow chains
!
CAUTION
Use snow chains on rear wheels only.
Some tire sizes do not leave ade-
quate clearance for snow chains. To
help avoid serious damage to your
vehicle or tires, use of snow chains is
not permissible with the spare wheel.
iWhen driving with snow chains, you
may wish to deactivate the ASR
(\2
page 73) before setting the vehi-
cle in motion. This will improve the
vehicle’s traction.
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487 Practical hints
Display messages
5
NOThe message is displayed for 30 seconds.TPMSThe message is also displayed after
30 seconds.
The TPMS is malfunctioning.
\1Have the TPMS checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
The tire pressure monitor is not receiving sig-
nals from one or more wheels because:
\4a wheel was replaced with the spare
wheel, which is not equipped with a wheel
electronics unit
\4the maximum temperature in one of the
wheel electronics units has been exceed-
ed
\4one of the wheel electronics units is mal-
functioning
\1Have wheels with wheel electronics
units mounted at an authorized Sprint-
er Dealer.
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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495 Practical hints
Display messages
5
Tire pres.
monitor
currently
unavailable
The TPMS or Advanced TPMS* is unable to moni-
tor the tire pressure due to
\4a nearby radio interference source.
\4excessive wheel sensor temperatures.
\1As soon as the causes of the malfunction
have been removed, the TPMS automati-
cally becomes active again after a few min-
utes of driving.
Tire pres.
monitor
inoperative
No wheel
sensors
There are wheels without appropriate wheel sen-
sors mounted (for example winter tires).
\1Have the TPMS checked at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
\1Have the wheel sensors installed by an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
Wheel sens.
missing
One ore more sensors are malfunctioning (for ex-
ample battery discharged).
One or more wheels without appropriate wheel
sensors mounted (for example spare tire)
\1Have the TPMS checked by an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
\1Have the wheel sensors installed by an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
The tire pressure for the respective tire is
shown in the multifunction display.
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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517 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
5
\1
Remove jack
4
upward out of the
retainer.
If you are replacing the tires on the vehi-
cle, you may use the spare wheel as a
road wheel provided that:
\4
the tires are no more than 6 years
old
\4
the wheel and tire have the same
specified design as the road wheels
The spare wheel is located in a spare
wheel bracket under the rear of the vehi-
cle.More information about tire inflation
pressures can be found in the "Opera-
tion" section (
\2
page 365).
Panel van / crewbus1Cover
2Recess
iPlace the jack into the retainer as
shown when storing it back into
place. Make sure that the jack’s re-
taining strap is hooked in and ten-
sioned.
Spare wheel!
CAUTION
Check regularly that the spare wheel
is secured correctly.
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518 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?
5
\1
Open the rear doors (
\2
page 100).
\1
Insert a screwdriver into
recesses
2
and pry off covers
1
.
\1
Using the wheel wrench from the ve-
hicle tool kit (
\2
page 515), now un-
screw the visible bolts approximately
20 turns counterclockwise.
3Securing hook
4Sleeve
5Spare wheel bracket\1
Raise spare wheel bracket
5
slight-
ly and release left securing hook
3
.
\1
Slide the pump lever for the jack into
sleeve
4
on spare wheel
bracket5
.
\1
Raise spare wheel bracket
5
using
the pump lever and release right se-
curing hook
3
.
\1
Slowly lower spare wheel bracket
5

to the ground.
\1
Raise spare wheel bracket
5
slight-
ly and pull the pump lever out of
sleeve
4
.
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