2008 DODGE SPRINTER tire pressure

481 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
Warning (Continued)
G
USA only: Your vehicle has also been
equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator
to indicate when the system is not operating
properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately 1 minute
and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indicator is illu-
minated, the system may not be able to de-
tect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installation
of incompatible replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly. Al-
ways check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
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487 Practical hints
Display messages
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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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488 Practical hintsDisplay messages
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— —The message is displayed for 30 seconds.TPMSThe message is also displayed after
30 seconds.
The tire pressure monitor detects a moderate
loss of pressure in at least one of the tires, or
the difference in pressure on one axle is too
great.
\1Check the tire pressure at the earliest
opportunity and correct it if necessary.
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494 Practical hintsDisplay messages
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Tire pres.
Adjust pres.
The pressure is too low in one or more tires.
\1Check and correct tire inflation pressure
as required.
Tire pres.
monitor
inoperative
The TPMS is malfunctioning.
\1Have the TPMS checked at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Tire pres. displayed
after driving
several minutes
The tire inflation pressure is being checked.
\1Drive the vehicle for a few minutes.
Display messages
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Possible solution
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495 Practical hints
Display messages
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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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507 Practical hints
Display messages
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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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517 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
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\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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547 Practical hints
Flat tire
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\3 Flat tireThe vehicle is either equipped with a
spare wheel or the Premium tire seal-
ant*.
The spare wheel is located under the
rear end of the vehicle if the vehicle is
not equipped with Premium tire sealant*
(\2
page 517).When you replace a tire, the manufactur-
er also recommends that you replace
the tire valve.
Warning
G
Defective or worn tires, and tire pressures
that are either too high or too low, can
cause significant changes in the vehicle’s
handling and braking characteristics.
There is an increased risk of an accident.
Replace the tires, including the spare tire,
at least every 6 years, regardless of the
degree of treadwear. Check the tire pres-
sure on the spare wheel at regular inter-
vals.
!
CAUTION
For safety reasons, the following tire
valves from the company Schrader
must be used on the vehicles:
\4
TR 600 for vehicle model type
2500
\4
TR 418 for vehicle model type
3500
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