steering DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

376 OperationTires and wheels
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Warning
G
The TPMS does not warn you against in-
correctly selected tire inflation pressure
and does not warn you when the tire pres-
sure is not properly selected for the re-
spective vehicle load. It warns you only
when the pressure of one or more tires
decreases significantly below the refer-
ence inflation pressure which was stored
at the time of calibration of the TPMS af-
ter you inflated the tires.Always ensure that you recalibrate the
TPMS after you have inflated the tires to
the recommended cold inflation pressure.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Always adjust the tire inflation pressure
according to the tire and loading informa-
tion placard on the driver’s door B-pillar.Underinflated tires wear excessively and/
or unevenly, adversely affect handling and
fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.Overinflated tires can adversely affect
handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly,
increase stopping distance, and result in
sudden deflation (blowout) because they
are more likely to become punctured or
damaged by road debris, potholes etc.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
The TPMS is not able to issue a warning
due to a sudden dramatic loss of pressure
(e.g. tire blowout caused by a foreign ob-
ject). In this case bring the vehicle to a
halt by carefully applying the brakes and
avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers.
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380 OperationTires and wheels
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\1
Press button
è
or
ÿ
on the
multifunction steering wheel repeat-
edly until the standard display menu
appears in the multifunction display
(
\2
page 157).
\1
Press the
j
or
k
button re-
peatedly until you see the current in-
flation pressures for each tire appear
in the display or the following mes-
sage appears in the display
Tire pres. displayed
after driving
for several minutes
\1
Press reset button0 on the instru-
ment cluster (
\2
page 20).The following message will appear in
the multifunction display:
Tire pres.
Adjust pres.
\1
Press
æ
button.
The following message will appear in
the multifunction display:
Tire pres. monitor
reactivatedAfter a few minutes' driving, the cur-
rent tire inflation pressure values are
accepted as reference values and
then monitored.If you wish to cancel the activation pro-
cess :
\1
Press
ç
button.
Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated tiresProper tire inflation pressure is essential
to the safe and satisfactory operation of
your vehicle. The following three primary
areas are affected by improper tire infla-
tion pressure:
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381 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
1. Safety 2. Economy
Improper inflation pressures can cause
uneven wear patterns to develop across
the tire tread. These abnormal wear pat-
terns will reduce tread life resulting in a
need for earlier tire replacement. Under-
inflation also increases tire rolling resis-
tance and results in higher fuel
consumption.
Warning
G
Follow recommended tire inflation pres-
sures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, ad-
versely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from being over-
heated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can adversely affect handling and ride com-
fort, wear unevenly, increase stopping dis-
tance, and result in sudden deflation
(blowout) because they are more likely to
become punctured or damaged by road de-
bris, potholes etc.
Warning
G
Improperly inflated tires are dangerous
and can cause accidents.
Unequal tire inflation pressures can
cause steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle.
Unequal tire inflation pressures from one
side of the vehicle to the other can cause
the vehicle to drift to the right or left. Al-
ways drive with each tire inflated to the
recommended cold tire inflation pres-
sure.
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385 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
The commercial vehicle tires based on
European standards may have an addi-
tional value in the parentheses (as illus-
trated). In such cases, the value
preceding the parentheses is valid for
European countries and the parenthe-
sized for the USA and Canada.
Refer also to "Maximum tire load"
(\2
page 390) where the maximum load
associated with the load index is indicat-
ed in kg and lbs.
Warning
G
The tire load rating must always be at
least half of the GAWR of your vehicle.
Otherwise, tire failure may be the result
which may cause an accident and/or se-
rious personal injury to you or others.
Always replace rims and tires with the
same designation, manufacturer and type
as shown on the original part.
Warning
G
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the
placard located on the driver’s door B-pil-
lar. Overloading the tires can overheat
them, possibly causing a blowout. Over-
loading the tires can also result in han-
dling or steering problems, or brake
failure.iTire load rating
6
and tire speed
rating
7
are also referred to as “ser-
vice description”.
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391 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
For more information on tire load rating,
refer to "Tire size designation, load and
speed rating" (
\2
page 383).
For information on calculating total and
cargo load capacities, refer to "Tire and
loading information" (
\2
page 352).
1Maximum permissible tire inflation pres-
sure
Warning
G
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the
tire and loading information placard on
the driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing
a blowout. Overloading the tires can also
result in handling or steering problems, or
brake failure.Never overload them.The vehicle maximum load on the tire
must not exceed the load carrying capac-
ity of the tire on your vehicle.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying
capacity if you adhere to the loading con-
ditions, tire size and cold tire inflation
pressures specified on the tire and load-
ing information placard.
Maximum tire inflation pressure
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400 OperationTires and wheels
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Tires on the front and rear axles of vehi-
cles operate at different loads and per-
form different steering, driving and
braking functions. For these reasons,
they wear at unequal rates, and develop
irregular wear patterns. These effects
can be reduced by timely rotation of
tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially
worthwhile with aggressive tread de-
signs such as those on On/Off Road
type tires. Rotation will increase tread
life, help to maintain mud, snow, and wet
traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth ride. If applicable to your vehicle’s tire config-
uration, tires can be rotated according
to the tire manufacturer’s recommend-
ed intervals in the tire manufacturer’s
warranty pamphlet located in your vehi-
cle literature portfolio. If none is avail-
able, tires should be rotated every
10 000 miles (16 000 km), or sooner if
necessary, according to the degree of
tire wear.
The same rotation (spinning) direction
must be maintained when mounted, see
"Direction of rotation" (
\2
page 351).
Warning (Continued)
G
could result in changes to steering, han-
dling, and braking of your Sprinter vehicle.
This can cause unpredictable handling
and stress to steering and suspension
components. You could lose control and
have an accident resulting in serious inju-
ry or death.could result in tire overloading and failure,
if the tires' load index are not identical.
You could lose control and have an acci-
dent.
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406 OperationWinter driving
4
Drive with particular care on icy roads.
Avoid sudden acceleration, steering
movements and braking.
If it seems likely that the vehicle is about
to enter a skid or cannot be stopped at a
low speed:\4
Move the selector lever to position N.
\4
Try to maintain control of the vehicle
using light corrective steering.
Road salt may adversely affect braking
efficiency. It may therefore be necessary
to apply the brakes more forcefully in or-
der to achieve the same braking force as
normal.
iW h e n t h e y h a v e b e e n r e m o v e d , s t o r e
wheels and tires in a cool, dry, and if
possible dark place. Protect the tires
from oil, grease, and gasoline /
diesel.
Driving in winterWarning
G
Downshifting to brake could cause the
drive wheels to lose grip on a slippery sur-
face due to the increased difference in
speed between the engine and the drive
wheels at this time.
Do not downshift for additional engine
braking on a slippery surface. Use the ser-
vice brake in accordance with road condi-
tions. Only downshift to a lower gear
when traveling at a low engine speed.
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412 OperationMaintenance and servicing
4
Service due date display
Vehicles with steering wheel buttonsThe following messages may be dis-
played:\49
Service A in .. days
\49
Service A in .. miles
(km)
\49
Service A due now
The letters
A or
B indicate the type of ser-
vice that is due.
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttonsThe following messages may be dis-
played:\49
for service A
\4´
for service B
The following are also shown:
Service A: Oil Service Plus
Service B: Maintenance Service
\4
the remaining distance in kilometers,
e.g.
1900 miles
(3000 km
)
\4
the remaining time in days, e.g.30 days
.
Missing the service due date An authorized Sprinter Dealer, can reset
the service indicator when the service
has been carried out.
!
CAUTION
If you fail to have the specified ser-
vice carried out, you could be in
breach of relevant regulations and
warranty and goodwill settlements
could be invalidated.
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413 Operation
Maintenance and servicing
4
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons*If you have missed the service due date,
one of the following messages appears
in the display:\49
Service A overdue by .. days

\49
Service A overdue by ..
miles (km)
A signal also sounds.
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tonsIf you have missed the service due date,
the following symbol flashes in the dis-
play for 10 seconds after the ignition is
switched on:\49
for service A
\4´
for service B
You will also see a minus sign before the
service due date.
Calling up the service due date
\1
Switch on the ignition (
\2
page 111).
The display is activated.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons*
\1
Press the
è
or
ÿ
button on
the steering wheel repeatedly until
you see the standard display
(
\2
page 151) .
\1
Press the
j
or
k
button on
the steering wheel repeatedly until
you see the following in the display,
for example:
\49
Service A in .. days
\49
Service A in .. miles
(km)
The letters
A or
B indicate the type of
service that is due.
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414 OperationMaintenance and servicing
4
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons
\1
Press the menu button on the in-
strument cluster repeatedly until you
see the following in the display:\49
for service A
\4´
for service B
The following are also shown:
\4
the remaining distance in miles
(kilometers)
\4
the remaining time in daysAn increased amount of sand or dust
may collect in the air cleaner when you
drive on dusty or sandy roads.
Air cleaner in the roof in the rear com-
partment
1Cover
2Recesses
For this reason, check the air cleaner
regularly for visible damage.
Air cleaner for the air-conditioning
system in the rear compartment*
!
CAUTION
You must clean visible dirt from the
air cleaner or replace it if necessary.
The dirt can otherwise damage the
air conditioning, which is not covered
by warranty.
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