Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 345

For safety reasons, when changing a
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tyre ensure that only the tyre valve type
approved for the tyres is used.
* NOTE Damage to the transmission
Vehicles with Super Single tyres: when you
fit the spare wheel on the rear axle, the trans‐
mission may be damaged by the different
rotational speeds of the wheels.
When the spare wheel is fitted on the
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rear axle, observe the maximum speed
of 55 km/h and the maximum driving
distance of 100 km.
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The spare wheel can be used without restric‐
tions on the front axle of a vehicle with Super
Single tyres.
Regularly check that the spare wheel is secured
and has the specified tyre pressure
( page 314).
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Regularly check the following, particularly prior to
long trips:
the tyre pressure of the spare wheel (if neces‐
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sary, adjust the tyre pressure)
the fastenings of the spare wheel bracket.
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Replace the tyres after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the spare
wheel.
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If you have fitted a spare wheel, the tyre
pressure monitoring system will not function
for this wheel. The spare wheel is not equip‐
ped with a sensor for the tyre pressure moni‐
toring system.
Fitting/removing the spare wheel
Vehicles with front wheel drive: removing the
spare wheel
Open the rear-end doors.
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