2008 DODGE SPRINTER change wheel

402 OperationTires and wheels
4
Rotation pattern for single and dual rear
wheelsSingle rear wheels:\1
Rotate the tires by axle. Never
change the direction of rotation of
your tires.
Warning (Continued)
G
If a wheel hub thread is damaged, you
must not drive the vehicle. Consult an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.Only use genuine wheel bolts approved by
the vehicle manufacturer and specified
for your vehicle’s rims. Check tightness of
wheel bolts or nuts regularly and retight-
en with a torque wrench, if necessary.
Tighten wheel bolts or nuts in a crisscross
pattern. For information on mounting
bolts and tightening torques, refer to "In-
stalling a wheel" (\2page 548).
Continued
After changing a wheel, the wheel bolts or
nuts must be retightened after the vehicle
has been driven for about 30 miles
(50 km)If 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).
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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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404 OperationWinter driving
4
\3 Winter drivingHave your vehicle winterproofed at the
onset of winter at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer. This service includes the follow-
ing:\4
Oil change, if the current engine oil
used has not been approved for win-
ter use
\4
The antifreeze / anti-corrosion con-
centration in the coolant is checked
\4
The addition of a concentrated
cleaning agent to the water in the
windshield washer system
\4
Battery check
\4
A tire changeYou will find information about diesel
fuel for use at low outside temperatures
in the “Technical data” section
(
\2
page 614).
Please also observe the information
about winter driving (
\2
page 406).
Winter tires should also be operated as
printed on the tire and loading informa-
tion placard
1 or on the tire inflation pres-
sure placard located on the driver’s door
B-pillar, refer to “Tires and wheels” (
\2
page 362). Not all M+S rated radial-
ply tires provide special winter perfor-
mance. 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 Rub-
ber Manufacturers Association (RMA)
and the Rubber Association of Canada
(RAC) and have been designed specifi-
cally 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.
Winter tires1. For vehicles with a gross weight capacity less
than 10 000 lbs (4 536 kg) (USA only).
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424 OperationCleaning and care of the vehicle
4
Heavy soiling
\1
Wipe plastic parts with a damp, lint-
free cloth (e.g. a micro-fiber cloth).
Dashboard and padded boss of the
steering wheel
\1
Moisten a clean and lint-free cloth
with water and clean the plastic
parts and the dashboard.
\1
Use a mild soap solution for particu-
larly stubborn dirt.
Radio* display and rear view cam-
era* monitor
\1
Switch off the Radio* or the rear
view camera monitor* and allow it to
cool off.
!
CAUTION
Use a low-foaming grease solvent
(e.g. washing-up liquid) diluted in wa-
ter as a cleaning agent.
The surface color may temporarily
change shade during cleaning. Sim-
ply wait for the surface to dry.
!
CAUTION
Use a solvent-free and non-caustic
cleaning agent. The manufacturer
recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz product.
The surface color may temporarily
change shade during cleaning. Sim-
ply wait for the surface to dry.
Warning
G
Do not use cleaners or cockpit care
sprays containing solvents to clean the
dashboard or the padded boss of the
steering wheel. Cleaners containing sol-
vents can make the surface porous, which
could lead to serious injuries if plastic
parts were to come loose when an airbag
is triggered.
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452 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
5
The Parktronic* warning displays indicate im-
plausible distances.
For example, all the segments may be lit even
though there is no obstacle present.
The Parktronic* sensors are dirty or iced up.
\1Clean the Parktronic* sensors
(\2page 422).
\1Switch on the ignition again.
An external radio or ultrasonic source may be
causing interference.
\1Check whether Parktronic* works at
another location.
The license plate or other attachment parts
near the sensors may not be secured correct-
ly.
\1Check the number plate and attach-
ment parts near the sensors to see if
they are securely in place.
The speed cannot be set with cruise control*
activated
1.
The display is showing a message of high prior-
ity and cannot therefore show a change in
speed.
\1Proceed as instructed by the message
in the display.
\1Deactivate cruise control* if neces-
sary.
1 Only on vehicles with steering wheel buttons.Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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464 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
5
6
When towing a trailer:
The red brake system indicator
lamp is lit while the engine is run-
ning.
A signal also sounds.
WAR NING
G
The trailer's brake booster is malfunctioning.
The vehicle's driving and braking characteris-
tics may change. There is a risk of the trailer
overbraking.
\1Also observe the messages in the dis-
play on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (\2page 489).
\1S t o p y o u r v e h i c l e a s s o o n a s i t i s s a f e t o
do so.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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507 Practical hints
Display messages
5
C
Warning
Tire defect
One or more tires are deflating.
The respective tire is shown in the multifunc-
tion display.
\1Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-
ing abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
\1If necessary, change the wheel.
Check
tire(s)
The tire pressure in one or more tires is al-
ready below the minimum value.
The respective tire is shown in the multifunc-
tion display.
\1Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-
ing abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
\1Check and adjust tire pressure as required.
\1If necessary, change the wheel.
The telltale extinguishes after a few minutes of
driving if the malfunction has been corrected.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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515 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
5
3
First-aid kitThe jack and the vehicle tool kit are lo-
cated under the hatch in the passen-
ger’s footwell.iCheck the expiry dates of the first-
aid kit materials every year, and re-
place them if necessary.
Jack and vehicle tool kit
Warning
G
To avoid the risk of causing serious or fa-
tal injury, or damage to the vehicle, please
bear the following points in mind:The jack is designed only to raise the ve-
hicle for a short time, for example while a
wheel is being changed.It is not designed to enable work to be
carried out underneath the vehicle.The jack must be placed on a firm, flat sur-
face only.Do not change wheels on uphill or down-
hill gradients under any circumstances.
Continued
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