2020 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER tires

wa
sher and the associated spr aycould cause
considerable damage totheve hicle.
To avo id damage to yourvehicle, obser vethefo l‐
lowing when using a po werwa sher:
R maintain a minimum dis tance of 11.8 in
(30 cm) totheve hicle when using 25° flat-
spr aynozzles and di rtgrinders or 27.6 in
(70 cm) when using round-spray nozzles and
obse rveth e information in the equipment
manufacturer's operating instructions.
R do not direct the nozzle of the po werwa sher
directly at sensitive parts such as tires, slits,
electrical components, batteries, light bulbs
and ventilation slits.
R maintain a minimum di stance of 19.7 in
(50 cm) for a rear view camera. Wa
shing theve hicle byhand Obser
vethe legal requirements, forex ample in
many countries washing byhand is only allo wed
at specially designated wash ba ys. In this case,
make sure that a specially designated wash bay is
used forwa shing byhand. #
Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo. #
Washtheve hicle with luk ewarm wate r and a
soft car sponge. When doing so, do not
ex pose theve hicle todirect sunlight. #
Carefully spr aytheve hicle with water and dry
off with a leath er cloth. Be careful not to
point thewate r jet directly towa rdsth e air
inlet grilles. The blo wer should be switched
off while doing so. #
Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint‐
wo rk.
At the onset of winter, remo veall traces of road
salt deposits carefully and as soon as possible. Note
s on care of paint and matte finish *
NO
TEPaint wo rkdamage and cor rosion
due toinadequate care Fa
ilure toprom ptly and thoroughly remo ve
dirt from bird droppings or other residue
could result in paintwork damage and cor ro‐
sion at a later date. #
Clean dirt off paint and matte finish
th oroughly and as soon as possible. Maintenance and care
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Data transmitted is
vehicle information. For any
qu estions about the collection, use and sharing
of the eCall sy stem data, please contact MBU‐
SA 's Cus tomer Assis tance Center at 800-FOR-
MERC.
Fo r Canada, please contact MBC’s Cust omer
Assis tance Center at 1-800-387-0 100.
Cust omer requ ests for co vered information
should be submitted via the same channels.
Fo r accident clarification purposes, thefo llowing
measures can be take n up toan hour af terthe
emer gency call has been initia ted:
R The cur rent vehicle position can be de ter‐
mined
R Avo ice connection totheve hicle occupants
can be es tablished Flat tire
Note
s onflat tires &
WARNING Risk of an accident when driv‐
ing wi thaflat tire
A flat tire greatly impairs driving characteris‐
tics, as well as steering and braking. #
Do not drive with a flat tire. #
Remo vetheflat tire and ins tallthe
spare wheel or consult a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop. Depending on
your vehicle's equipment, in the
eve nt of a flat tire you ha vethefo llowing possibil‐
ities:
R You can call breakdown assis tance via the
breakdown assis tance call button in theove r‐
head control panel (/ page196).
R Cha nge the wheel (/ page 327). Batte
ry Note
s onthe12 V battery &
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
wo rkcar ried out incor rectly on the bat‐
te ry
Wo rkcar ried out incor rectly on the battery
can, forex ample, lead toa short circuit. This
can lead tofunction restrictions in saf ety-re l‐
ev ant sy stems, forex ample the lighting sys‐
te m, ABS (anti-lock braking sy stem) or ESP ® (Elect
ronic Stability Prog ram). The operating
saf ety of your vehicle may be restricted.
Yo u could lose control of theve hicle in the
fo llowing situations:
R when braking
R intheeve nt of ab rupt steering maneuvers
and/or when theve hicle's speed is not
adap tedto thero ad conditions #
Intheeve nt of a sho rtcircuit or a simi‐
lar incident, contact a qualified special‐
ist workshop immediately. #
Do not continue driving. #
Always ha vewo rkon the battery car ried
out at a qualified specialist workshop. R
Further information on ABS (/ page146)
R Further information on ESP ®
(/ page 147)
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you ha vethe
12 V battery replaced at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Should youwa nttoreplace the battery yourself,
obse rveth efo llowing information:
R Alwaysre place a faulty bat tery with a battery
which fulfills theve hicle's specific require‐
ments.
R Carryove r de tach able parts such as theve nt
hose, elbow fitting or term inal co ver from the
battery tobe replaced.
R Make sure that theve nt hose is al wayscon‐
nected toits original opening on the battery
side.
Ins tallth eex isting or newly supplied stop
plugs.
Otherwise, gases or battery acid could
escape.
R Make sure that the de tach able parts are con‐
nec ted in the same way as before.
Fo r saf etyre asons, Mercedes-Benz recommends
th at you on lyuse bat teries that ha vebeen tested
and appr ovedfo ryo ur vehicle byMercedes-Benz.
These batteries pr ovide inc reased impact pr otec‐
tion topreve ntvehicle occupants from suf fering
acid bu rns should the battery be damaged in an
accident. 294
Breakdown assis tance

Information on noise or unusual driving
ch aracteristics
While driving, pay attention tovibrations, noises
and unusual driving characteristics, e.g. pulling to
one side. This may indicate damage tothe wheels
or tires. If you suspect that a tire is defective,
re duce your speed. Stop theve hicle as soon as
possible tocheck if wheels and tires ha vebeen
damaged or are no longer functioning properly.
Hidden tire damage could also be causing the
unusual driving characteristics. If no signs of
damage can be de tected, ha vethe tires and
wheels checked at a qualified specialist work‐
shop. Note
s onregular lyinspecting wheels and
tires &
WARNING Risk of accident from dam‐
aged tires
Dama ged tires can cause tire pressure loss.
As a result, you could lose control of your
ve hicle. #
Check the tires regularly for signs of
dama geand replace any damaged tires
immediatel y. Check
the wheels and tires of your vehicle for
damage regular ly, i.e. at least every two weeks,
as well as af ter driving off-road or on rough
ro ads. Damaged wheels can lead toa loss of tire
pressure.
Look out forth efo llowing types of damage, for
ex ample:
R Cuts in the tires
R Punctures in the tires
R Tears in the tires
R Bulges on tires
R Deformation or se vere cor rosion on wheels &
WARNING Risk ofhydroplaning because
tire tread is too low
Insuf ficient tire tread will result in reduced
tire traction. The tire tread will no longer be
able todissipate water.
This increases therisk of hydroplaning on wet
ro ad sur faces, pa rticularly when tra veling at
an inappropriate speed. If
th e tire pressure is too high or too lo w,tires
may exhibit dif fere nt le vels of wear at dif fer‐
ent locations on the tire tread. #
Regular lych eck the tire tread dep thand
th e condition of the tire tread across
th e entire width of all tires.
Minimum tread dep thfor use:
R In summer: 00CEin (3 mm)
R In winter: 00CFin (4 mm) #
For saf etyre asons, ha vethe tires
re placed before the legally prescribed
limit forth e minimum tire tread dep this
re ached. Conduct
thefo llowing checks regular lyon all
wheels, at least once a month or as requ ired, e.g.
before a long journey or when driving off- road:
R Check the tire pressure (/ page310)
R Che cktheva lve caps
Va lves must be pr otected from moisture and
dirt with valve caps specifically appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz foryo ur vehicle.
R Visually inspect the tread dep thand the tire
tread across the whole tire width
Fo r use in summer, the minimum tread dep th
is 00CE in (3 mm) and for use in winter 00CFin
(4 mm). Markings
1show in which places the bar indica‐
to rs (ar row ) are integ rated into the tire tread.
They are visible as soon as the tread dep this
appr oximately 00CDin (1.6 mm). Information on driving with summer tires
At temp eratures below 50 °F (10 °C) Summer
tires lose elasticity and therefore traction and
braking po wer.Chan gethe tires on your vehicle
to M+S tires. Using summer tires at very cold
te mp eratures could cause tears toform ,th ereby
damaging the tires permanentl y.Mercedes-Benz 308
Wheels and tires

cannot acce
ptresponsibility forth is type of dam‐
age.
Alw ays obser vethe maximum permissible speed
specified forth e summer tires you ha veinstalled
(/ page 321).
Once you ha veinstalled the summer tires:
R Check the tire pressure (/ page310)
R Restart the tire pressure monitor
(/ page 316) Infor
mation on M+S tires
At temp eratures below 50 °F (10 °C) use winter
tires or all-season tires – bo thare mar ked with
M+S.
Only winter tires bearing the004D snowflake
symbol in addition tothe M+S marking pr ovide
th e best possible grip in wintry road conditions.
On lythese tires will allow driving saf ety sy stems
such as ABS and ESP ®
to also function optimally
in winter. These tires ha vebeen de veloped specif‐
ically for driving in sno w.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on all
wheels tomaintain safe handling characteristics.
Alw ays obser vethe maximum permissible speed
specified forth e M+S tires you ha veinstalled
(/ page 321).
If yo u ins tall M+S tires that ha vea lo wer maxi‐
mum permissible speed than the maximum
design speed of theve hicle, af fix an appropria te
wa rning sign in the driver's field of vision. Yo u
can obtain this at a qualified specialist workshop.
Once you ha veinstalled the winter tires, take the
fo llowing measures:
R Check the tire pressure (/ page310)
R Restart the tire pressure monitor
(/ page 316) Note
s on snow chains &
WARNING Risk of accident due toincor‐
re ct ins tallation of snow chains
Ve hicles with rear-wheel drive: ifyo u ha ve
ins talled snow chains tothe front wheels,
th ey may drag against theve hicle body or
ch assis components.
This could cause damage totheve hicle or the
tires. #
Never ins tall snow chains on the front
wheels. #
Only ins tall snow chains on there ar
wheels in pairs. #
Vehicles with twin tires: installthe
snow chains tothe outer wheels. &
WARNING Risk of accident due to
unsuitable sn ow chains
Ve hicles with all-wheel drive do not ha vesuf‐
fi cient clea rance on the front axle for com‐
mercial lyavailable sn ow chains.
When you ins tall commercially available sn ow
ch ains, the snow chains may come loose and
damage chassis components or brake hoses. #
Only ins tall snow chains appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz forth ese tires. Fo
r saf etyre asons, Mercedes-Benz recommends
th at you only use sn owchains that ha vebeen
ch ecked and appr oved.You can obtain informa‐
tion about sn ow chains from any qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
* NO
TEDama getothe wheel trim from
mounted snow chains If sn
ow ch ains are moun tedto steel wheels,
th e wheel trims can be damaged. #
Remo vethe wheel trims of steel wheels
before mounting snow chains. Obse
rveth efo llowing no tes when using snow
ch ains:
R Snow ch ains are only permissible for cer tain
wheel/tire combinations. You can obtain
information on them at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
R For saf etyre asons, only use sn owchains that
ha ve been specifically appr ovedfo ryo ur vehi‐
cle byMercedes-Benz, or snow chains with
th e same quality standard.
R The sn owchains must be retightened af ter
driving appr oximately 0.6 miles (1 km). This is
th e only wayto ensure the snow chains are
optimally seated with clearance toadjacent
components.
R Vehicles with all-wheel drive: install snow
ch ains tothe wheels on there ar axle. On
ve hicles with twin tires, ins tallth e snow
ch ains tothe outer wheels. Obser vethe man‐
ufacturer's ins tallation instructions. Wheels and tires
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R
Use snow chains only when thero ad sur face
is comple tely sno w-covered. Re mo vethe
snow chains as soon as possible when you
come toaro ad that is not sn ow-co vered.
R Local regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Obse rveth e applicable regula‐
tions before ins talling snow chains.
R Activate all-wheel drive be fore driving off with
snow chains (/ page125, 124, 125).
R If sn ow ch ains are installed, the maximum
permissible speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).
R Vehicles with Parking Assis t:do not use
Pa rking Assist PARKTRONIC if sn ow chains
are ins talled.
% You can deactivate ESP ®
to pull away
( / page 148). This all ows the wheels to
spin, achieving an increased driving forc e. Ti
re pressure Note
s on tire pressure &
WARNING Risk of accident due toinsuf‐
fi cient or excessive tire pressure
Underinfla ted or overinfla ted tires pose the
fo llowing risks:
R The tires may bur st, especially as the load
and vehicle speed increase.
R The tires may wearexcessively and/or
une venly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
R The driving characteristics, as well as
st eering and braking, may be greatly
impaired. #
Comply with there commended tire
pressure and check the tire pressure of
all tires including the spare wheel regu‐
larly:
R at least once a month
R when the load changes
R before embarking on a lon ger journey
R if operating conditions change, e.g. off-
ro ad driving #
Adjust the tire pressure as necessar y. Driving wi
thtire pressure that is too high or too
low has thefo llowing consequences:
R Shor tenth e service life of the tires.
R Cause increased tire damage.
R Adversely af fect handling characteristics and
th us driving saf ety, e.g. due tohydroplaning. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
insuf ficient tire pressure
Ti re s with pressure that is too low can over‐
heat and bur stas a result.
In addition, they also suf fer from excessive
and/or ir regular wear, which can significantly
impair the braking properties and the han‐
dling characteristics. #
Avoid excessively low tire pressures in
all the tires, including the spare wheel. Ti
re pressure which is too low can cause:
R Tire faults as a result of overheating
R Impaired handling characteristics
R Irre gular wear
R Increased fuel consum ption &
WARNING Risk of accident from exces‐
sive tire pressu re
Ti re s with excessively high pressure can bur st
because they are damaged more easily by
highw ayfill, pot holes etc.
In addition, they also suf fer from ir regular
we ar, which can significantly impair the brak‐
ing properties and the handling characteris‐
tics. #
Avoid excessively high tire pressures in
all the tires, including the spare wheel. Excessively high tire pressure can
result in:
R Increased braking dis tance
R Impaired handling characteristics
R Irre gular wear
R Impaired driving com fort
R Susceptibility todamage &
WARNING Risk of accident caused by
re peated drop in tire pressure
If th e tire pressure drops repeatedly, the
wheel, valve or tire may be damaged. 310
Wheels and tires

Insuf
ficient tire pressure can cause the tires
to bur st. #
Inspect the tire for signs of fore ign
objects. #
Check whe ther the wheel or valve has a
leak. #
Ifyo u are unable torectify the damage,
contact a qualified specialist workshop. Yo
u can find information on recommended tire
pressure forth eve hicle's factor y-ins talled tires
on thefo llowing labels:
R Tire and Loading In form ation placard on the
B‑pillar of your vehicle (/ page317).
R Tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel
fi ller flap .
Obse rveth e maximum tire pressure
(/ page 321).
Use a suitable pressure gauge tocheck the tire
pressure. The outer appearance of a tire does not
permit any reliable conclusion about the tire
pressure.
+ ENVIRONMEN
TALNO TEEnvironmental
damage due toinsuf ficient or excessive
tire pressure Insuf
ficient or excessive tire pressure short‐
ens the service life of the tires. #
Check the tire pressure regularly, but at
least every14 days. Ve
hicles with a tire pressure monitor: you can
also check the tire pressure using the on-board
computer.
Only check tire pressure when the tires are cold.
Conditions for cold tires:
R The vehicle has been par ked with the tires out
of direct sunlight for at least thre e hours.
R The vehicle has tr aveled less than 1 mile
(1.6 km).
A rise in the tire temp erature of 18°F (10°C)
increases the tire pressure byappr ox.10 kPa
(0.1 bar/1.5 psi). Take this into account when
ch ecking the tire pressure of warm tires.
The tire pressure recommended for increased
load/speed in the tire pressure table may af fect
th eride comfort. &
WARNING Risk of accident due to
unsuitable accesso ries on tire valve
If yo u mount unsuitable accesso ries onto tire
va lves, the tire valves may be overloaded and
malfunction, which can cause a loss of tire
pressure. Af term arke t tire pressure moni tor‐
ing sy stems will cause the tire valve toremain
open, depending on the design. This can also
re sult in a loss of tire pressure. #
Only scr ewstandard valve caps or valve
caps specifically appr ovedby Mercedes-
Benz foryo ur vehicle onto the tire valve. Note
s on trailer operation
The applicable tire pressure forth e tires of the
re ar axle is alw aysth ere commended tire pres‐
sure for a full load. Overview of
the tire pressure table The tire pressure
table can be found on the seat
base or on the B‑pillar on the driver's side.
% The data shown in
the images is example
data. The tire pressure
table sho ws there commended
tire pressure forth e tires ins talled at thefa ctory
on this vehicle. The recommended tire pressures
are valid for cold tires and dif fere nt vehicle load
conditions.
If one or more tire sizes precede a tire pressure,
th e tire pressure information following is only
va lid forth ose tire sizes.
If th e preceding tire sizes are supplemented by
th e0091 symbol, the tire pressure information
fo llowing sho wsalternative tire pressures.
The load conditions "partially laden" and "fully
laden" are defined in theta ble forva rying
we ights.
Some tire pressure tables only show therim
diame ter ins tead of the comple tetire size, e.g.
R16. The rim diame ter is part of the tire size and
can be found on the side wall of the tire
(/ page 321). Wheels and tires
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Fr
ont axle tire pressures on vehicles with all-wheel/rear wheel drive and single tires
Max. front axle load 4101 lbs (1860 kg) Ti
re s/disc wheel Vehicle load Max. front axle load
41 01 lbs (1860 kg)
LT 24 5/75R16 120/1 16QF ully laden 320 kPa (3.2 bar/46 psi)Fr
ont axle tire pressures on vehicles with rear wheel drive and single tires
Max. front axle load 4409 lbs (2000 kg) Ti
re s/disc wheel Vehicle load Max. front axle load
44 09 lbs (2000 kg)
LT 24 5/75R16 120/1 16QF ully laden
360 kPa (3.6 bar/52 psi)1)1)
Only valid forve hicles with a long wheelbase
17 1 in (4350 mm) and a permissible gross weight
of ove r77 16 lbs (3.5 t).
Re ar axle tire pressures on vehicles with all-wheel/rear wheel drive and single tires
Max. rear axle load 5357 lbs (2430 kg)Ti
re s/disc wheel Vehicle load Max.rear axle load
5357 lbs (2430 kg)
LT 24 5/75R16 120/1 16QF ully laden 480 kPa (4.8 bar/70 psi)
LT 24 5/75R16 120/1 16 Q
Partially laden 2)
420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 2)2)
It is only permissible touse this reduced tire
pressure if it can be guaranteed byweighing the
ve hicle that there ar axle load of 4960 lbs
(2250 kg) will not be exceeded. In case of doubt,
inflate to480 kPa (4.8 bar/70 psi).
Fr ont axle tire pressures forve hicles with all-wheel/rear wheel drive and twin tires
Max. front axle load 4079 lbs (1850 kg)Ti
re s/disc wheel Vehicle load Max. front axle load
4079 lbs (1850 kg)
LT 21 5/85R16 115/1 12QF ully laden 380 kPa (3.8 bar/55 psi)Max. front axle load
4409 lbs (2000 kg) Ti
re s/disc wheel Vehicle load Max. front axle load
44 09 lbs (2000 kg)
LT 21 5/85R16 115/1 12QF ully laden 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61psi) 312
Wheels and tires

Max. front axle load 4630 lbs (2
100kg) Ti
re s/disc wheel Vehicle load Max. front axle load
4630 lbs (2100kg)
LT 21 5/85R16 115/1 12QF ully laden 450 kPa (4.5 bar/65 psi)Re
ar axle tire pressures forve hicles with all-wheel/rear wheel drive and twin tires
Max. rear axle load 7055 lbs (3200 kg)Ti
re s/disc wheel Vehicle load Max.rear axle load
up to7055 lbs (3200 kg)
LT 21 5/85R16 115/1 12QF ully laden 370 kPa (3.7 bar/54 psi) Max.
rear axle load 7716 lbs (3500 kg) Ti
re s/disc wheel Vehicle load Max.rear axle load
77 16 lbs (3500 kg)
LT 21 5/85R16 115/1 12QF ully laden 400 kPa (4.0 bar/58 psi)Max.
rear axle load 7937 lbs (3600 kg)Ti
re s/disc wheel Vehicle load Max.rear axle load
7937 lbs (3600 kg)
LT 21 5/85R16 115/1 12QF ully laden 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61psi) Fr
ont axle tire pressures on vehicles with Super Single tires
Max. front axle load 4079 lbs (1850 kg)Ti
re s/disc wheel Vehicle load Max. front axle load
4079 lbs (1850kg)
225/75R16C 121/120R (122L) Fully laden 340 kPa (3.4 bar/49 psi)Max. front axle load
4409 lbs (2000 kg) Ti
re s/disc wheel Vehicle load Max. front axle load
4409 lbs (2000 kg)
225/75R16C 121/120R (122L) Fully laden 370 kPa (3.7 bar/54 psi) Wheels and tires
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