Driving And Parking - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Changing wheels
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Diagram showing tire rotation for single and dual
tires
Single tires: if the tires are of identical
dimensions, you can rotate both wheels on
both the front and rear axles so that the tires'
original direction of rotation is maintained. On
unidirectional tires, an arrow on the sidewall
shows the prescribed direction of rotation of
the tire.
Twin rear tires: if the tires are of identical
dimensions, you can rotate the wheels on the
front axle and the inner wheels on the rear
axle in pairs such that the original direction of
tire rotation is retained. With unidirectional
tires, you may rotate the outside wheels at
the rear axle from one side to the other.
Direction of rotation
Tires with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk
of hydroplaning. You will only gain these ben-
efits if the correct direction of rotation is
observed.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates
its correct direction of rotation.
You may mount a spare wheel against the
direction of rotation. Observe the time
restriction on use as well as the speed limi-
tation specified on the spare wheel.
Storing wheels
Store wheels that are not being used in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place. Protect the
tires from contact with oil, grease and fuel.
Mounting a wheel
Vehicle preparation
Stop the vehicle as far away as possible
X
from traffic and on a level, firm and non-slip
surface.
If your vehicle poses a risk to approaching
X
traffic, switch on the hazard warning lamps.
Apply the parking brake.
X
Turn the front wheels to the straight-ahead
X
position.
Move the selector lever of the automatic
X
transmission to position P.
Switch off the engine.
X
Passengers should leave the vehicle. Make
X
sure that the passengers are not endan-
gered as they do so.
Make sure that no one is near the danger
X
area while the wheel is being changed. Any-
one who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
Place the warning triangle or warning lamp
X
at a suitable distance.
Observe legal requirements.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
X
away.
i
Observe the safety notes on parking in the
section on "Driving and parking"
( page 151).
Y
On level terrain: place chocks or other
X
suitable objects under the front and rear of
the wheel that is diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed.
On slight inclines: place chocks or other
X
suitable objects under the wheels on the
front and rear axles opposite the wheel to
be changed.