load capacity MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2012 MY12 Operator’s Manual

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The data shown in the pictures is for the
purposes of illustration. Such data is
vehicle-specific and can differ from that
shown. Always observe the specifications
on your vehicle's tire label.
The tire pressure information applies to all
load levels up
to the permissible gross weight
and is only valid for original tires in their cold
state. Operating data
General notes
The "Technical data" section contains
important technical data for your vehicle.
You can find

vehicle-specific and equipment-
dependent technical data in your vehicle
registration papers, such as:
R engine power output data
R speeds
R vehicle dimensions
R vehicle weights Tires and wheels
! Only use tire and rim sizes approved for
your type of vehicle. These have been
specially adapted for use with the control
systems, such as ABS or ESP ®
.
Take note of

the operating safety information
on tires and wheels in the "Tires and wheels"
section ( Y page 252).
i In particular, please also observe the
permissible tire specifications in your
country.
These specifications may stipulate a
certain tire type for your vehicle and/or
prohibit the use of certain tire types
permitted in other countries.
Observe the required tire load-bearing
capacity and the speed index for your
vehicle. Information about wheels and tires can be
obtained from any authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
You
will

find details about the original
tires on the tire data label on the B-pillar on
the driver's side of your vehicle
(Y page 279). 280
Operating data
Technical data

Tire pressure table
Tires Permissible axle loads (see vehicle identification plate)
Front axle Rear axle
3970 lbs
(1801 kg) 4080 lbs
(1851 kg) 4410 lbs
(2000 kg) 5360 lbs
(2431 kg) 7060 lbs
(3202 kg) 7720 lbs
(3502 kg) LT 215/85 R 16
115/112 N — 380 kPa
(3.8 bar/ 55 psi) 420 kPa
(4.2 bar/ 61 psi) — 380 kPa
(3.8 bar/ 55 psi) 420 kPa
(4.2 bar/ 61 psi) LT 215/85 R 16
115/112 Q — 380 kPa
(3.8 bar/ 55 psi) 420 kPa
(4.2 bar/ 61 psi) — 380 kPa
(3.8 bar/ 55 psi) 420 kPa
(4.2 bar/ 61 psi) LT 245/75 R 16
120/116 N 320 kPa
(3.2 bar/ 47 psi) — — 480 kPa
(4.8 bar/ 70 psi) — —
Lashing points and carrier systems
Lashing points !
Observe the information
on the maximum
loading capacity of the lashing points.
If you use multiple lashing points to secure
a load, you should observe the maximum
loading capacity of the weakest lashing
point.
When you brake hard, for example, forces
apply that can be far higher than the weight
force of the transported load. Always use
multiple lashing points to distribute these
forces, and distribute the load equally
among them.
You will find further information about lashing
points and cargo tie-down rings in the
"Operation" section ( Y page 146). Cargo tie-down rings
The maximum tensile load of the cargo tie-
down rings is: Cargo tie-down
rings Permissible
nominal tensile
load
Passenger Van 786.5 lbf
(3500 N) Cargo Van 1124.0 lbf
(5000 N) Operating data
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