Procedure; Jack - Airstream INTERSTATE 24 2024 Owner's Manual

Procedure

• Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery
surface�
• Switch on the hazard warning flasher switch, apply
the parking brake, and place the transmission
selector in "P"�
• Everyone must leave the vehicle before you jack it up�
• Everyone must leave the danger zone before
you jack up the vehicle� Danger zones vary with
locations� Take a minute and look at what might
happen if the vehicle falls off the jack and rolls� Set
up your danger zone�
• The vehicle must be safeguarded in accordance with
legal regulations (such as using a warning triangle)�
• Prevent vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels
with wheel chocks (not supplied with vehicle) or
sizable woodblocks or stone� On a level road place
one chock in front of and one behind the wheel that
is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed�
When changing a wheel on mild uphill or downhill
grade, place chocks on the downhill side blocking
both wheels of the other axle� Do not jack vehicle up
on a steep grade�
Do not change wheels on a steep uphill or downhill
grade. The vehicle may begin to move and fall from
the jack, which could cause property damage,
personal injury, and/or death.
2024 Interstate 24
WARNING

Jack

Read, understand, and follow the Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter Operator's manual instructions, cautions, and
warnings for changing a wheel and jack point locations�
A jack (sold separately) is intended only for raising
the vehicle briefly, for instance when changing
a wheel. The jack must be placed on a firm, flat
surface only. Do not crawl under the vehicle while
it is raised with a jack. Do not start the engine while
the vehicle is jacked up. Do not jack the vehicle up
more than 1-2 in. between the tire and the surface.
The vehicle may tip over and cause serious injury
or death to you or others. Jack stands must always
be used while working beneath the vehicle. Failure
to follow these precautions could result in property
damage, personal injury, and/or death.
• Loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle�
• Close the release valve on the jack�
• Assemble the pump lever provided and insert it into
the socket on the jack�
• Secure lever by turning it clockwise in the socket�
• Position the jack under the appropriate jack point and
raise the vehicle by pumping the lever�
Sprinter Van
WARNING
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