2008 DODGE SPRINTER tire pressure

401 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
Rotate tires before the characteristic
tire wear pattern becomes visible (shoul-
der wear on front tires and tread center
wear on rear tires).
The reasons for any rapid or unusual
wear should be corrected prior to rota-
tion being performed.
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner
side of the wheels/tires, during each ro-
tation. Check for and ensure proper tire infla-
tion pressure, refer to "Recommended
tire inflation pressure" (
\2
page 361).
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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
injuries or vehicle damage, please follow
these safety instructions:Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
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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.
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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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419 Operation
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
4
After using an automatic car wash, wipe
off wax from the windshield and the wip-
er blades. This prevents smears and re-
duces wiping noises which can be
caused by residue on the windshield.High-pressure cleaners\1
The minimum distance that must be
maintained between the vehicle and
the nozzle of the high-pressure
cleaner is:\4
approximately 2.2 ft (70 cm) for
round-spray jets
\4
approximately 1 ft (30 cm) for
25° flat-spray jets and concen-
trated-power jets
\1
Move the high-pressure cleaner noz-
zle around when cleaning your vehi-
cle.
!
CAUTION
Do not use high-pressure cleaners
with round-spray jets for cleaning the
tires. You could otherwise damage
the tires. Have damaged tires re-
placed.
!
CAUTION
To avoid damage, do not aim directly
at the
\4
door joints, brake hoses, electri-
cal components, connectors or
seals
\4
the rear view camera* or the
microphone openings on the un-
derside of the rear view camera*.
\4
Maintain a minimum distance of
1.6 ft (50 cm).
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425 Operation
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
4
\1
Clean the display surface with a
commercially-available microfiber
cloth and cleaner for TFT/LCD dis-
plays.
\1
After drying, wipe the display surface
with a dry microfiber cloth using only
slight pressure.
Seat beltsRemove stains or dirt immediately to
prevent damage or the build-up of resi-
dues.
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CAUTION
D o n o t u s e d r y , c o a r s e o r h a r d c l o t h s ,
abrasive material, solvent or solvent-
based cleaning agent. Do not scrub
or use high pressure.
You will otherwise damage the
pressure- and scratch-sensitive dis-
play surface.
!
CAUTION
Clean the seat belts with a mild wash-
ing solution. Do not dry the seat belts
in direct sunlight or at temperatures
above 176 °F (80 °C).
!
Do not bleach or dye the seat
belts. This could impair the function
of the seat belts.
After driving off-road or on
construction sitesWarning
G
Dirt on the vehicle can affect road and op-
erating safety.In particular, the following dangers
can arise:Stone chippingsStones trapped between the tires can be
thrown out while the vehicle is in motion
and injure other road users or damage their
vehicles (in particular the windshield).
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426 OperationCleaning and care of the vehicle
4
\1
Clean the vehicle, particularly the
lighting equipment, windows, exteri-
or mirrors, steps, entrances, grab
handles, wheels, tires, wheel hous-
ings and license plates. Observe the
notes in this section.
\1
Remove any trapped foreign objects,
e.g. stones.
Warning (Continued)
G
Risk of skiddingDirt and mud on the tires / road surface
reduce wheel grip. This is especially so if
the road surface is wet. The vehicle could
then start to skid.Risk of slippingDirt and mud on the steps and entrances
make the steps less safe. As a result you
could slip from the steps and injure yourself.For this reason, always clean your vehicle
carefully after driving off-road and on con-
struction sites before using public roads.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
If you use a high-pressure cleaner or auto-
matic car wash for this purpose, you must
follow the relevant safety instructions in
this section.
Warning
G
Dirty brake discs and brake pads / linings
can impair braking power (to the point of
total failure).You could thereby cause an accident.Check the brake system for operating
safety by testing the brakes before driving
the vehicle onto public roads.If braking power is impaired, stop the ve-
h i c l e a s s o o n a s i t i s s a f e t o d o s o a n d c o n -
sult an authorized Sprinter Dealer which
has the necessary specialist knowledge
and tools to carry out the work required.
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478 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
5
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
X
USA only:
Combination low tire pressure/
TPMS malfunction telltale for
TPMS lights up continuously.
Canada only:
Low tire pressure telltale for
TPMS lights up continuously.
WARNING
G
The TPMS detects a loss of pressure in at least
one tire.
\1Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt,
avoiding abrupt steering and braking
maneuvers. Observe the traffic situa-
tion around you.
\1Read and observe messages in the mul-
tifunction display.
If the tire inflation pressure in the respec-
tive tire(s) has (have) been corrected, the
combination low tire pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale goes out after a few min-
utes of driving.
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479 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
X
USA only:
Combination low tire pressure/
TPMS malfunction telltale for
TPMS flashes 60 seconds and
then stays illuminated.

There is a malfunction in the TPMS.
\1Read and observe messages in the mul-
tifunction display.
\1Have the TPMS checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
After the malfunction has been remedied,
the combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale goes out after a few
minutes of driving.
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480 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
5
Warning!
G
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure rec-
ommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the vehicle placard or the tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or the tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires).
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that illumi-
nates a low tire pressure telltale when one
or more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as pos-
sible, and inflate them to the proper pres-
sure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the ve-
hicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-
tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain cor-
rect tire pressure, even if underinflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumi-
nation of the TPMS low tire pressure tell-
tale.
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