Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 314

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used tires if you have no information about
their previous usage.
The recommended tire pressures can be
found:
on the Tire and Loading Information plac-
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ard 10 on the B-pillar on the driver's side
on the tire pressure table on the B-pillar on
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the driver's side
The recommended tire pressure can also be
found in the "Tire pressure table" section in
this Operator's Manual (
wheel/tire combination for your vehicle can
be found on the tire pressure table. Further
information on wheel/tire combination can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop.
Check tire pressures regularly and only when
the tires are cold. Observe the notes on the
recommended tire pressure (
Follow the maintenance recommendations in
the tire manufacturer's warranty book in your
vehicle documents.
Notes on the vehicle equipment – always
equip the vehicle:
with tires of the same size across an axle
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(left/right)
with the same type of tires on all wheels at
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a given time (summer tires, winter tires)
Tires that have been specially designed and
approved for your vehicle are marked with
MO or MO1 (Mercedes-Benz Original). You
can find this identification on the tires them-
selves and in the following table.
Not all wheel/tire combinations can be
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installed at the factory in all countries.
Spare wheel
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Wheel and tire dimensions as well as the type
of tire can vary between the spare wheel and
Only for vehicles with a gross weight of less than 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg).
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the wheel to be replaced. When the spare
wheel is mounted, driving characteristics may
be severely affected. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
In order to reduce risks:
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page 288). When using a spare wheel of a different size,
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do not exceed the maximum speed of
80 km/h.
General notes
! Check the spare wheel regularly to see
The procedure for mounting the spare wheel
is described in "Mounting a wheel"
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The following should be checked regularly,
particularly prior to long journeys:
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The spare wheel is located in a spare wheel
bracket under the rear of the vehicle.
Replace the tires after 6 years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
spare wheel.
you should therefore adapt your driving
style and drive carefully.
never mount more than one spare wheel
that differs from the wheel to be replaced.
only use a spare wheel that differs from the
wheel to be replaced for a short time.
do not deactivate ESP ® .
have a spare wheel that differs from the
wheel that has been changed replaced at
the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
You must observe the correct wheel and
tire dimensions as well as the wheel type.
that it is secure and has the prescribed tire
pressure.
page 306).
the tire pressure of the spare wheel, which
should then be corrected if necessary
( page 288).
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the fastenings of the spare wheel bracket.