Transporting - Dodge 2008 Sprinter Owner's Manual

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Transporting

Transporting
Loading guidelines
Warning
Secure and position a load as described in
the loading guidelines. Otherwise, the
load could slide or be thrown around in
the event of strong braking maneuvers,
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sudden changes of direction or poor road
conditions, thereby injuring you or others.
The same applies to dismantled seats if
left inside the vehicle.
Please note that loads increase the risk of
injury during an accident even if you com-
ply with all loading guidelines.
Observe the notes in the "Securing a load"
section ( page 280).
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Warning
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Do not exceed the vehicle's permissible
gross weight or the permissible axle loads
when loading the vehicle or carrying addi-
tional passengers.
If you exceed the vehicle's permissible
axle loads or the maximum permissible
gross weight when transporting items or
carrying passengers, tire stability and
driving safety are reduced. The vehicle's
driving and steering characteristics would
be greatly altered. Braking and stopping
distances would be significantly longer.
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Warning (Continued)
Your vehicle's driving, steering and brak-
ing characteristics change as the vehi-
cle's gross weight increases or its center
of gravity is raised.
Always ensure that loads are distributed
correctly and adapt your driving style in
accordance with the load.
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