clock MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2013 MY13 Operator’s Manual

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only use a spare wheel that differs from the
wheel to be replaced for a short time.
R do not deactivate ESP ®
.
R have a spare wheel that differs from the
wheel that has been changed replaced at
the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
You must observe the correc twheel and
tire dimensions as well as the wheel type.
When using a spare wheel of a different size,
do not exceed the maximum speed of
80 km/h. General notes
! Check the spare wheel regularly to see
that it is secure and has the prescribed tire
pressure.
The procedure for mounting the spare wheel
is described in "Mounting awheel"
(Y page 303).
The following should be checked regularly,
particularly prior to long journeys:
R the tire pressure of the spare wheel, which
should then be corrected if necessary
(Y page 278).
R the fastenings of the spare wheel bracket.
The spare wheel is located in a spare wheel
bracket under the rear of the vehicle.
Replace the tires after 6years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
spare wheel.
i If you have mounted a spare wheel, the
tire pressure monitor (Y page 281) will not
function for this wheel. The spare wheel is
not equipped with a sensor for monitoring
tire pressure. Removing and installing the spare
wheel
Cargo Van/Crew Van Bolt covers for the safety catches (example: Cargo
Van)
Removing
X
Open the rear doors.
X Position a screwdriver in recesses 0006and
pry off covers 0005.
X Using the lug wrench from the vehicle tool
kit (Y page 264), unscrew the now visible
bolts counter-clockwise by approximately
20 turns. Spare wheel carrier under the vehicle
X
Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0023and
unhook left-hand retaining hook 0026.
X Assemble the pump lever for the jack and
slide it into sleeve 0025on spare wheel
bracket 0023.
X Raise spare wheel bracket 0023with the
pump lever and unhook right-hand
retaining hook 0026. Spare wheel
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X
Slowly lowe rspare wheel bracket 0023to the
ground.
X Lift spare wheel bracket 0023slightly and pull
the pump lever out of sleeve 0025.Spare wheel in the spare wheel carrier
X
Use the pump lever to lift the spare wheel
beyond the rear edge of the spare wheel
carrier.
X Carefully remove the spare wheel from
spare wheel bracket 0023.
The spare wheel is heavy. When the spare
wheel is removed, the center of gravity
changes due to the heavy weight of the
wheel. The spare wheel may slip down or
tip over.
Installing
X Carefully place the spare wheel onto spare
wheel bracket 0023.
The spare wheel is heavy. When you place
the spare wheel onto spare wheel bracket
0023, the center of gravity changes due to the
weight of the wheel. The spare wheel may
slip down or tip over.
X Slide the pump lever for the jack into
sleeve 0025on spare wheel bracket 0023.
X Raise spare wheel bracket 0023with the
pump lever and attach right-hand retaining
hook 0026.
X Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0023and
attach left-hand retaining hook 0026.
X Pull the pump lever out of sleeve 0025.
X Using the lug wrench, tighten the retaining
hook bolts by turning them clockwise. X
Replace and engage covers 0005.
X Close the rear doors.
Chassis version Removing
X
Loosen fender nuts 0026manually and then
remove them.
X Loosen nuts 0006as far as the thread end.
X Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0025and
unhook left-hand retaining hook 0005.
X Assemble the pump lever for the jack and
slide it into the sleeve on the right-hand
side of spare wheel bracket 0025.
X Raise spare wheel bracket 0025with the
pump lever and unhook right-hand
retaining hook 0005.
X Slowly lower spare wheel bracket 0025down
to the ground.
X Lift spare wheel bracket 0025slightly and pull
the pump lever out of the sleeve. 310
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