Spare Wheel - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Spare wheel

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Check tyre pressures regularly and only when
the tyres are cold. Observe the notes on recom-
mended tyre pressure (
Notes on the vehicle equipment – always fit the
vehicle:
with tyres of the same size across an axle
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(left/right)
with the same type of tyres on all wheels at a
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given time (summer tyres, winter tyres)
Tyres that have been specially designed and
approved for your vehicle are marked with MO
(Mercedes-Benz Original). You can find this
identification on the tyres themselves and in the
following table.
i Not all wheel/tyre combinations can be fit-
ted at the factory in all countries.
Spare wheel
Important safety notes
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WARNING
The wheel or tyre size as well as the tyre type
of the spare wheel and the wheel to be
replaced may differ. Driving characteristics
can be severely impaired when you fit the
spare wheel. There is a risk of an accident.
To prevent risks:
adapt your driving style accordingly and
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drive carefully
never fit more than one spare wheel that
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differs from the wheel to be changed
only use a spare wheel that differs from the
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wheel to be changed for a brief period
do not switch ESP
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have a spare wheel of a different size
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replaced at the nearest qualified specialist
workshop. You must make sure that the
wheel and tyre dimensions as well as the
tyre type are correct.
When using a spare wheel of a different size, do
not exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h.
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General notes
! Check the spare wheel regularly to see that
it is secure and has the prescribed tyre pres-
sure.
The procedure for fitting the spare wheel is
described in "Fitting a wheel" (
The following should be checked regularly, par-
ticularly prior to long journeys:
the tyre pressure of the spare wheel, which
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should then be corrected if necessary
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( page 275).
the fastenings of the spare wheel bracket
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The spare wheel is located in a spare wheel
bracket under the rear of the vehicle.
Replace the tyres after 6 years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the spare
wheel.
i If you have fitted a spare wheel, the tyre
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pressure monitor (
tion for this wheel. The spare wheel is not
equipped with a sensor for monitoring tyre
pressure.
Removing and installing the spare
wheel
Panel van/crewbus
Bolt covers for the retaining hooks (example: panel
van)
Removing
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Open the rear doors.
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Place a screwdriver into recesses ; and then
prise off covers :.
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Using the wheel wrench from the vehicle tool
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kit ( page 263), unscrew the now visible
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page 285).
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