2008 DODGE SPRINTER technical data

629 *Technical data
Lashing points and carrier systems
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\3 Lashing points and carrier systems
You will find further information on the
lashing eyes in the “Controls in detail”
section (
\2
page 280).
Lashing eyesThe maximum tensile load of the lashing
eyes is:
Load rails*The maximum tensile load of the lashing
points in the load compartment is:
Lashing points!
CAUTION
Observe the data on the maximum
load-bearing capacity of the individu-
al lashing points.
During full-braking applications, for
example, forces can be involved that
are much greater than the weight
force of the load.
Always use several lashing points in
order to distribute force absorption,
and make sure that the lashing
points have an equal load.
Lashing eyes
Permissible
nominal tensile
force
Crewbus
3500 N
Panel van
5000 N
Lashing point
Permissible
nominal tensile
force
Load rails in the
load compart-
ment floor
5000 N
Lower load rail on
the side wall
2500 N
Upper load rail on
the side wall
1500 N
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630 *Technical dataLashing points and carrier systems
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The specified values only apply to loads
on the load compartment floor if:\4
the load is secured to 2 lashing
points on the rail and
\4
the distance to the next lashing point
used on the same rail is about 3 ft
(1 m).Maximum roof load and minimum num-
ber of pairs of roof rack supports on ve-
hicles with:The data is valid when the load is distrib-
uted evenly over the entire roof area.
When using a shorter roof rack, reduce
the load proportionately.
The maximum load is 110 lbs (50 kg) per
pair of roof rack supports.
Roof carrier systems
Maxi-
mum
roof load
Minimum
number
of pairs of
supports
Standard
roof
660 lbs
(300 kg)
6
Raised roof
330 lbs
(150 kg)
3
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Lashing points and carrier systems
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!
CAUTION
The weight of any load carried on the
roof, including the roof rack, must
not exceed the maximum permissible
roof load.
The roof rack supports must be ar-
ranged at equal distances.
The manufacturer recommends that
you have an anti-roll bar installed on
the front axle.
Warning
G
High roof loads may cause a significant
deterioration in handling, steering and
braking characteristics even if the maxi-
mum permissible gross vehicle weight or
axle loads have not been exceeded.
Always ensure that loads are distributed
correctly and adapt your driving style in
accordance with the load.
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632 *Technical dataVehicle identification labels
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\3 Vehicle identification labels
Base of the driver’s seat
1Vehicle safety certification label
or
Incomplete vehicle safety certification la-
bel
iFor certain vehicles, vehicle data
cards are delivered with the vehicle.
These vehicle data cards contain all
the important details of your vehicle,
e.g. vehicle identification number,
engine number and subassembly
numbers together with the model
and optional equipment codes.
This data is required when ordering
parts and for questions of a technical
nature.
For reasons of security, card 1 must
not be kept in the vehicle. It contains
the key number required for obtain-
ing replacement keys.
Handing cards 2 and 3 to an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer will simplify or-
der processing.
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Vehicle identification labels
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
can be found:\4
on the vehicle or incomplete vehicle
safety certification label
\4
embossed on the engine compart-
ment rear bulk (
\2
page 379)
Example vehicle safety certification label
(U.S. vehicles)
Example incomplete vehicle safety certi-
fication label (U.S. vehicles)
2VINExample vehicle safety certification label
(Canada vehicles)
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Example incomplete vehicle safety certi-
fication label (Canada vehicles)
2VINExample Engine Compartment
3VIN (embossed on the engine compart-
ment rear bulk)
4Engine number (engraved on gasoline en-
gine)
5Engine number (engraved on diesel en-
gine)
6Emission control information label and
engine oil warning label
1
7Emission control information label (gaso-
line engine) (\2page 380)1. Read and observe the diesel engine oil informa-
tion under “Engine oils” in the“Service pro-
ducts and capacities” section.
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Vehicle identification labels
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Example emission control information la-
bel for diesel engines (U.S. vehicles)Example emission control information la-
bel for diesel engines (Canada vehicles)Example emission control information la-
bel for gasoline engines
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636 *Technical dataVehicle identification labels
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USA only - for vehicles with a gross
weight capacity less than 10,000 lbs
(4536 kg) only.
The tire and loading information placard
is located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
1Tire and loading information placard
For tire and loading information, see
"Loading the vehicle" (
\2
page 351).
iThe data shown on the labels is for il-
lustrative purposes only. The data is
specific to each vehicle and may vary
from the data shown in the illustra-
tion.
Refer to the label on your vehicle for
data specific to your vehicle.Tire and loading information plac-
ard
iThe data shown on the placard is for
illustrative purposes only. The load
limit data and seating data is specific
to each vehicle and may vary from
the data shown in the illustration.
Refer to the placard on your vehicle
for data specific to your vehicle.
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