2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER wheel

Wheels with centering by wheel bolts:
X Vehicles with alloy wheels: take the short
wheel bolts that fit the steel spare wheel
out of the vehicle tool kit.
X Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them
lightly.
For wheels with wheel nuts:
X Fron twheels with wheel nut covers: press
the wheel nut covers onto the wheel nuts.
X Screw in the three wheel nuts over the
fixing discs of the wheel nut cover.
X Turn the wheel so that the wheel bolts are
in the middle of the holes.
X Screw on the rest of the wheel nuts.
X Slightly tighten all the wheel nuts.
Lowering the vehicle G
WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts
and bolts are not tightened to the specified
tightening torque. There is a risk of accident.
Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel is changed.
! Only use the jack pump lever middle rod
and the rod with the largest diameter as a
lug wrench extension. Only slide the middle
rod as far as it will go onto the lug wrench.
The rods may otherwise bend and be
distorted to such an extent that they can
no longer be used as a pump lever for the
jack. Tightening torque pattern
0005—0024
Wheel bolts or wheel nuts
X Using the pump lever, slowly turn the
lowering screw on the jack through
approximately one revolution and carefully
lower the vehicle (Y page 304).
X Put the jack aside.
X Pull the rod with the smallest diameter off
the pump lever.
The shortened pump lever serves as a lug
wrench extension.
X Starting with the middle rod, slide the lug
wrench extension as far as it will go onto
the lug wrench.
X Using the extended lug wrench, tighten the
wheel bolts evenly in a crosswise pattern in
the sequence indicated (0005 to0024).
Tighten the wheel bolts to the following
tightening torques:
R steel wheel 177 lb-ft(240 Nm)
R alloy wheel 133 lb-ft(180 Nm)
Tighten the wheel nuts to atightening
torque of 133 lb-ft (180 Nm).
X Push the piston on the hydraulic jac kin
again and close the pressure release
screw.
X Stow the jack and the rest of the vehicle
tools in the vehicle again.
i You can now install the hub caps on steel
wheels with wheel bolts. The installing
procedure depends on whether the hub cap
acts as a trim that covers the whole wheel,
or just covers the center. Changing wheels
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X
Wheel with hub cap: position the opening
for the tire valve in the hub cap over the tire
valve.
X Push the edge of the hub cap with both
hands against the wheel until it clicks into
place. Make sure the hub cap retaining
catches engage on the steel wheel.
X Wheel with central hub cap: position the
retaining lugs of the central hub cap over
the wheel bolts.
X Hit the middle of the hub cap to engage it
on the wheel.
X Secure the faulty wheel in the spare wheel
bracket (Y page 309).
X Check the tire pressure of the newly
mounted wheel and adjust it if necessary.
Observe the recommended tire pressure
(Y page 278).
X Retighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts to
the specified tightening torque after the
vehicle has been driven for 30 miles
(50 km).
When using a wheel/spare wheel with a new
or newly painted wheel rim, have the wheel
bolts/nuts retightened again after
approximately 600 to 3,000 miles (1,000 to
5,000 km). Observe the specified tightening
torque.
i Vehicles with the tire pressure monitor
system: all mounted wheels must be
equipped with functioning sensors. Wheel and tire combination
General notes
! Retreaded tires are neither tested nor
recommended for Sprinter vehicles, since
previous damage cannot always be
detected on retreaded tires. We can
therefore not guarantee driving safety. Do
not mount used tires if you have no
information about their previous usage. The recommended tire pressures can be
found:
R
on the Tire and Loading Information
placard 11
on the B-pillar on the driver's side
R on the tire pressure table on the B-pillar on
the driver's side
The recommended tire pressure can also be
found in the "Tire pressure table" section in
these Operating Instructions (Y page 285).
The wheel/tire combination for your vehicle
can be found on the tire pressure table.
Further information on wheel/tire
combination can be obtained at any qualified
specialist workshop.
Check tire pressures regularly and only when
the tires are cold. Observe the notes on the
recommended tire pressures (Y page 278).
Follow the maintenance recommendations in
the tire manufacturer's warranty book in your
vehicle documents.
Notes on the vehicle equipment –always
install the vehicle:
R with tires of the same size across an axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tires on all wheels at
a given time (summer tires, winter tires) Spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Wheel and tire dimensions as well as the type
of tire can vary between the spare wheel and
the wheel to be replaced. When the spare
wheel is installed, driving characteristics may
be severely affected. There is a risk of an
accident.
In order to reduce risks:
R you should therefore adapt your driving
style and drive carefully.
R never install more than one spare wheel
that differs fro mthe wheel to be replaced.
11 Only for vehicles with a gross weight of less than 10,000 lbs(4,536 kg). 308
Spare wheelWheels and tires

R
only use a spare wheel that differs from the
wheel to be replaced for a short time.
R do not deactivate ESP ®
.
R have a spare wheel that differs from the
wheel that has been changed replaced at
the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
You must observe the correc twheel and
tire dimensions as well as the wheel type.
When using a spare wheel of a different size,
do not exceed the maximum speed of
80 km/h. General notes
! Check the spare wheel regularly to see
that it is secure and has the prescribed tire
pressure.
The procedure for mounting the spare wheel
is described in "Mounting awheel"
(Y page 303).
The following should be checked regularly,
particularly prior to long journeys:
R the tire pressure of the spare wheel, which
should then be corrected if necessary
(Y page 278).
R the fastenings of the spare wheel bracket.
The spare wheel is located in a spare wheel
bracket under the rear of the vehicle.
Replace the tires after 6years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
spare wheel.
i If you have mounted a spare wheel, the
tire pressure monitor (Y page 281) will not
function for this wheel. The spare wheel is
not equipped with a sensor for monitoring
tire pressure. Removing and installing the spare
wheel
Cargo Van/Crew Van Bolt covers for the safety catches (example: Cargo
Van)
Removing
X
Open the rear doors.
X Position a screwdriver in recesses 0006and
pry off covers 0005.
X Using the lug wrench from the vehicle tool
kit (Y page 264), unscrew the now visible
bolts counter-clockwise by approximately
20 turns. Spare wheel carrier under the vehicle
X
Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0023and
unhook left-hand retaining hook 0026.
X Assemble the pump lever for the jack and
slide it into sleeve 0025on spare wheel
bracket 0023.
X Raise spare wheel bracket 0023with the
pump lever and unhook right-hand
retaining hook 0026. Spare wheel
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X
Slowly lowe rspare wheel bracket 0023to the
ground.
X Lift spare wheel bracket 0023slightly and pull
the pump lever out of sleeve 0025.Spare wheel in the spare wheel carrier
X
Use the pump lever to lift the spare wheel
beyond the rear edge of the spare wheel
carrier.
X Carefully remove the spare wheel from
spare wheel bracket 0023.
The spare wheel is heavy. When the spare
wheel is removed, the center of gravity
changes due to the heavy weight of the
wheel. The spare wheel may slip down or
tip over.
Installing
X Carefully place the spare wheel onto spare
wheel bracket 0023.
The spare wheel is heavy. When you place
the spare wheel onto spare wheel bracket
0023, the center of gravity changes due to the
weight of the wheel. The spare wheel may
slip down or tip over.
X Slide the pump lever for the jack into
sleeve 0025on spare wheel bracket 0023.
X Raise spare wheel bracket 0023with the
pump lever and attach right-hand retaining
hook 0026.
X Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0023and
attach left-hand retaining hook 0026.
X Pull the pump lever out of sleeve 0025.
X Using the lug wrench, tighten the retaining
hook bolts by turning them clockwise. X
Replace and engage covers 0005.
X Close the rear doors.
Chassis version Removing
X
Loosen fender nuts 0026manually and then
remove them.
X Loosen nuts 0006as far as the thread end.
X Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0025and
unhook left-hand retaining hook 0005.
X Assemble the pump lever for the jack and
slide it into the sleeve on the right-hand
side of spare wheel bracket 0025.
X Raise spare wheel bracket 0025with the
pump lever and unhook right-hand
retaining hook 0005.
X Slowly lower spare wheel bracket 0025down
to the ground.
X Lift spare wheel bracket 0025slightly and pull
the pump lever out of the sleeve. 310
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X
Use the pump lever to lift the spare wheel
beyond the rear edge of spare wheel
bracket 0025.
X Carefully remove the spare wheel from the
bracket.
The spare wheel is heavy. When the spare
wheel is removed, the center of gravity
changes due to the heavy weight of the
wheel. The spare wheel may slip down or
tip over.
Installing
X Carefully place the spare wheel onto spare
wheel bracket 0025.
The spare wheel is heavy. When you place
the spare wheel onto spare wheel
bracket 0025, the center of gravity changes
due to the weight of the wheel. The spare
wheel may slip down or tip over.
X Raise spare wheel bracket 0025with the
pump lever and attach right-hand retaining
hook 0005.
X Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0025and
attach left-hand retaining hook 0005.
X Pull the pump lever out.
X Tighten nuts 0006.
X Put fender nuts 0026in place and tighten
them. Spare wheel
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This can result in damage to the fuel
injection system, for example.
Flow improvers are fuel additives used to
improve the flow characteristics of diesel
fuels.
The effectiveness of flow improvers cannot be
guaranteed with all fuels. Observe the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Information about approved flow improvers is
available from any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
At outside temperatures below 14 ‡(002710 †),
and if using diesel with less resistance to low
temperatures, add flow improver, basing the
mixing ratio on the outside temperature.
Mix this fuel additive with the diesel in good
time before the flow properties of the diesel
are affected by paraffi nseparation.
Malfunctions resulting from paraffin
separation can only be rectified by heating
the entire fuel system. Park the vehicle in a
heated garage, for example.
Information on fuel consumption H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which
scientists believe to be principally responsible
for global warming (the greenhouse effect).
Your vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly
related to fuel consumption and therefore
depend on:
R efficien tuse of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as
environmental influences or road
conditions
You can minimize your vehicle's CO 2
emissions by driving carefully and having it
serviced regularly.
i Only for certain countries: the respective
current consumption and emission values
of your vehicle can be found in the COC
papers (EC CERTIFICATE OF
CONFORMITY). These documents are
supplied when the vehicle is delivered. Consumption figures were found in the
currently valid respective version:
R
for vehicles up to and including the
Euro 4 standard according to EU
Directive 80/1268/EEC
R for vehicles from the Euro 5 standard
according to regulation (EC) no.
715/2007
Fuel consumption depends on:
R the vehicle version
R the style of driving
R the operating conditions
R the type or quality of the fuel used
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations:
R at very low outside temperatures
R in city traffic
R during short journeys
R in mountainous terrain
R when towing a trailer
To keep fuel consumption low, observe the
advice in the "Protection of the environment"
section (Y page 22).
The following components of the different
vehicle versions influence fuel consumption:
R tire sizes, tire tread, tire pressure, tire
condition
R body
R transmission ratios for the drive
assemblies
R additional equipment (e.g. air-conditioning
system, auxiliary heating system).
For these reasons, the actual consumption
figures for your vehicle may deviate from the
consumption figures determined according
to EU Directive 80/1268/EEC.
Data concerning fuel consumption are
recorded in the on-board computer; use the
steering wheel buttons to call up the Trip
computer menu (Ypage 190). Service products and capacities
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