Spare Wheel - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

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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:
on the Tire and Loading Information plac-
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ard 10 on the B-pillar on the driver's side
on the tire pressure table on the B-pillar on
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the driver's side
The recommended tire pressure can also be
found in the "Tire pressure table" section in
this Operator's Manual (
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 work-
shop.
Check tire pressures regularly and only when
the tires are cold. Observe the notes on the
recommended tire pressure (
Follow the maintenance recommendations in
the tire manufacturer's warranty book in your
vehicle documents.
Notes on the vehicle equipment – always
equip the vehicle:
with tires of the same size across an axle
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(left and right)
with the same type of tires on all wheels at
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a given time (summer tires, winter tires)
Tires that have been specially designed and
approved for your vehicle are marked with
MO (Mercedes-Benz Original). You can find
this identification on the tires themselves and
in the following table.
Not all wheel/tire combinations can be
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installed at the factory in all countries.
Only for vehicles with a gross weight of less than 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg).
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Spare wheel
Important safety notes
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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 mounted, driving characteristics may
be severely affected. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
In order to reduce risks:
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page 298). The
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page 292).
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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
The procedure for mounting the spare wheel
is described in "Mounting a wheel"
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The following should be checked regularly,
particularly prior to long journeys:
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WARNING
you should therefore adapt your driving
style and drive carefully.
never mount more than one spare wheel
that differs from the wheel to be replaced.
only use a spare wheel that differs from the
wheel to be replaced for a short time.
do not deactivate ESP ® .
have a spare wheel that differs from the
wheel that has been changed replaced at
the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
You must observe the correct wheel and
tire dimensions as well as the wheel type.
that it is secure and has the prescribed tire
pressure.
page 310).
the tire pressure of the spare wheel, which
should then be corrected if necessary
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the fastenings of the spare wheel bracket.