Dodge 2007 Sprinter Owner's Manual page 158

Before loading
Check the tire pressures and correct
them if necessary ( page 213).
Clean the load compartment floor.
The load compartment floor must be
dry, cleanly swept and free of oil and
dust to reduce the risk of the load slip-
ping.
If necessary, place anti-slip mats on the
load compartment floor.
CAUTION
!
As soon as the anti-slip mats start to
show signs of permanent deformation,
squashed areas or tears/holes, they
are unsuitable for securing loads and
must be replaced.
During loading
Observe the maximum permissible axle
loads and permissible gross weight for
the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
In passenger vans with the maximum
number of seats, the maximum payload
would cause the permissible rear axle
load to be exceeded.
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Bear in mind that your vehicle's unlad-
en weight is increased by the installa-
tion of optional equipment and
accessories.
Observe the notes on load distribution
( page 158).
Secure the load ( page 158). All
country-specific legal requirements
must be observed.
Transporting
Checks after loading
Securing a load: before each journey
and at regular intervals during longer
journeys, check whether the load is
properly secured and take additional
securing measures, if necessary.
Doors: close the sliding doors and rear
doors.
Warning
Make sure that the sliding doors and rear
doors are always closed when the engine is
running.
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter the
vehicle interior and poison you.
Tire pressure: adjust the tire pressure
in accordance with the vehicle's load
( page 213).
Driving characteristics: adapt your
driving style to the load.
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