Tire Pressure - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

224 Wheels and tires
Use snow chains only when the road surface
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is completely snow-covered. Remove the
snow chains as soon as possible when you
come to a road that is not snow-covered.
Local regulations may restrict the use of
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snow chains. Observe the applicable regula‐
tions before installing snow chains.
Activate all-wheel drive before driving off with
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snow chains ( page 125, 124, 125).
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If snow chains are installed, the maximum
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permissible speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).
Vehicles with Parking Assist: do not use
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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC if snow chains
are installed.
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You can deactivate ESP
allows the wheels to spin, achieving an
increased driving force.

Tire pressure

Notes on tire pressure
& WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐
ficient or excessive tire pressure
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the
following risks:
The tires may burst, especially as the load
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and vehicle speed increase.
The tires may wear excessively and/or
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unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
The driving characteristics, as well as
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steering and braking, may be greatly
impaired.
Comply with the recommended tire
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pressure and check the tire pressure of
all tires including the spare wheel regu‐
larly:
at least once a month
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when the load changes
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before embarking on a longer journey
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if operating conditions change, e.g. off-
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road driving
Adjust the tire pressure as necessary.
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to pull away . This
Driving with tire pressure that is too high or too
low has the following consequences:
Shorten the service life of the tires.
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Cause increased tire damage.
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Adversely affect handling characteristics and
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thus driving safety, e.g. due to hydroplaning.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to
insufficient tire pressure
Tires with pressure that is too low can over‐
heat and burst as a result.
In addition, they also suffer from excessive
and/or irregular wear, which can significantly
impair the braking properties and the han‐
dling characteristics.
Avoid excessively low tire pressures in
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all the tires, including the spare wheel.
Tire pressure which is too low can cause:
Tire faults as a result of overheating
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Impaired handling characteristics
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Irregular wear
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Increased fuel consumption
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& WARNING Risk of accident from exces‐
sive tire pressure
Tires with excessively high pressure can burst
because they are damaged more easily by
highway fill, pot holes etc.
In addition, they also suffer from irregular
wear, which can significantly impair the brak‐
ing properties and the handling characteris‐
tics.
Avoid excessively high tire pressures in
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all the tires, including the spare wheel.
Excessively high tire pressure can result in:
Increased braking distance
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Impaired handling characteristics
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Irregular wear
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Impaired driving comfort
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Susceptibility to damage
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& WARNING Risk of accident caused by
repeated drop in tire pressure
If the tire pressure drops repeatedly, the
wheel, valve or tire may be damaged.