tires DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

516 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?
5
1Quick-release lock
2Unlocked\1To unlock:
turn quick-release lock
1
counterclockwise or clockwise.
\1
Remove the cover.
\1To lock:
press quick-release lock
1

down until it engages.
3Tensioning lever
4Jack
5Vehicle tool kit\1
Remove the vehicle tool kit.
\1
Pull tensioning lever
3
upward and
unhook the retaining strap of
jack
4
.
Warning (Continued)
G
Do not crawl under the vehicle if it is only
supported by the jack.Make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when raising the vehicle.Do not start the engine while the vehicle
is raised.Make sure that the distance between the
underside of the tires and the ground
does not exceed 30 mm.If work is to be carried out under the
vehicle, the vehicle must be placed on
stands.
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517 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
5
\1
Remove jack
4
upward out of the
retainer.
If you are replacing the tires on the vehi-
cle, you may use the spare wheel as a
road wheel provided that:
\4
the tires are no more than 6 years
old
\4
the wheel and tire have the same
specified design as the road wheels
The spare wheel is located in a spare
wheel bracket under the rear of the vehi-
cle.More information about tire inflation
pressures can be found in the "Opera-
tion" section (
\2
page 365).
Panel van / crewbus1Cover
2Recess
iPlace the jack into the retainer as
shown when storing it back into
place. Make sure that the jack’s re-
taining strap is hooked in and ten-
sioned.
Spare wheel!
CAUTION
Check regularly that the spare wheel
is secured correctly.
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547 Practical hints
Flat tire
5
\3 Flat tireThe vehicle is either equipped with a
spare wheel or the Premium tire seal-
ant*.
The spare wheel is located under the
rear end of the vehicle if the vehicle is
not equipped with Premium tire sealant*
(\2
page 517).When you replace a tire, the manufactur-
er also recommends that you replace
the tire valve.
Warning
G
Defective or worn tires, and tire pressures
that are either too high or too low, can
cause significant changes in the vehicle’s
handling and braking characteristics.
There is an increased risk of an accident.
Replace the tires, including the spare tire,
at least every 6 years, regardless of the
degree of treadwear. Check the tire pres-
sure on the spare wheel at regular inter-
vals.
!
CAUTION
For safety reasons, the following tire
valves from the company Schrader
must be used on the vehicles:
\4
TR 600 for vehicle model type
2500
\4
TR 418 for vehicle model type
3500
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548 Practical hintsFlat tire
5
\1
Park the vehicle as far away as pos-
sible from traffic and on a level, firm,
and non-slip surface.
\1
Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
\1
Apply the handbrake.
\1
Engage first gear or reverse gear or
move the selector lever to
position
P.
\1
Any passengers should leave the ve-
hicle, ensuring that they are not en-
dangered as they do so.
\1
Place the warning triangle or hazard
warning lamps at a suitable distance.
Observe legal requirements.Preparing the vehicle
Changing a wheelWarning
G
To avoid the risk of causing serious or fa-
tal injury, or damage to the vehicle, please
bear the following points in mind:The jack is only designed to raise the ve-
hicle for a short time when changing a
wheel.Position the jack under the appropriate
jacking point only (\2page 551). Check
that the jack is correctly seated under the
jacking point before raising the vehicle.The jack must be placed on a firm, flat sur-
face only.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Before raising the vehicle, also secure it
against rolling away, for example using
chocks or similar. Never release the hand-
brake while the vehicle is raised. Make
sure that the distance between the under-
side of the tires and the ground does not
exceed 1.2 in (3 cm). The vehicle could
slip or topple off the jack.Do not reach under the raised vehicle with
your hands or feet.Do not start the engine and avoid creating
other vibrations while the vehicle is
jacked up. The vehicle could slip off the
jack.
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550 Practical hintsFlat tire
5
Hydraulic jack
\1
Assemble the three-part pump lever
for the jack.
1Pressure release screw\1
Close pressure release screw
1
.
\1
To do this, turn the flattened section
on the pump lever clockwise to the
stop.
\1
Insert the pump lever into the recess
on the jack and secure it by turning it
clockwise.
\1
Make sure that the jack is positioned
vertically under the jacking points
described below.
\1
Raise the vehicle by pumping the le-
ver until the wheel is raised clear of
the ground.
Make sure that the distance between
the underside of the tires and the
ground does not exceed 1.2 in
(3 cm).
P58.10-2053-31
iNever turn pressure release
screw
1
mor e than 1 or 2 fu ll turns .
Hydraulic fluid could otherwise es-
cape.
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553 Practical hints
Flat tire
5
\1
Push the wheel onto the wheel hub
and press it on.
Wheels with centering by wheel bolts:
\1
Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten
them finger-tight.
1Wheel bolt for light-alloy wheel
2Wheel bolt for steel wheelor wheels wit h whe el n uts :
!
CAUTION
If your vehicle is equipped with the
tire pressure monitor, each wheel
has an electronic component.
Tire mounting tools should not be ap-
plied in the area of the valve, as this
could damage the electronic compo-
nents.
Have the tires changed only at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
G
Do not tighten the wheel bolts and wheel
nuts completely while the vehicle is still
jacked up. The vehicle could tip.
iOn vehicles with light-alloy wheels,
you will find short wheel bolts suit-
able for the steel spare wheel in the
vehicle tool kit.N40.10-2175-31
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557 Practical hints
Flat tire
5
You can use the Premium tire sealant to
seal small punctures, particularly those
in the tire tread. Tire sealants can be
used at outside temperatures down to –
22 °F (–30 °C).
Prepare the vehicle as described
(\2
page 548).Using Premium tire sealant*Warning
G
Smoking, fire and naked flames are pro-
hibited when handling Premium tire seal-
ant.
Avoid creating sparks.
Warning
G
Your safety is at particular risk and the
tire sealant is unable to repair a tire in the
following situations:if there are cuts or punctures in the tire
greater than 0.23 in (6 mm)if the rim is damagedif you have driven with very low tire pres-
sures or with flat tires
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Do not drive any further. Consult an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required.The manufacturer recommends that you
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must
be carried out at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
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560 Practical hintsFlat tire
5
Tire sealant bottle for single tires
7Valve
8Tire sealant bottle with hook, hose and
valve core extractorTire sealant bottle for twin tires
7Valve
8Tire sealant bottle with hook, hose and
angle brackets
\1
Shake tire sealant bottle
8
.
\1
Unscrew and remove the cap from
valve
7
on tire sealant bottle
8
.
\1
Press angle bracket
2

(
\2
page 559) on hose
3
of the elec-
tric air pump all the way onto valve
7
of tire sealant bottle
8
and
clamp it in place.
The following steps may vary depending
on vehicle tires.
\4
Single tires (
\2
page 561).
\4
Twin tires, inner wheel (
\2
page 563)
\4
Twin tires, outer wheel (
\2
page 566)
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563 Practical hints
Flat tire
5
\1
Press lever
b
and remove valve
core extractorc
from tire valve
d
.
\1
Screw the valve cap onto tire
valve
d
.
After filling with tire sealant
(
\2
page 570).
Twin tires, inner wheel
9
Valve extension
a
Valve core extractor
\1
Unscrew and remove the valve cap
from valve extension
9
on the flat
tire.
\1
Screw valve core extractor
a
clock-
wise all the way onto valve
extension
9
.
\1
Continue to screw valve core
extractor
a
about half a rotation to
loosen the valve extension.
\1
Unscrew and remove the valve ex-
tension and valve core extractor
counterclockwise from tire valve.
\1
Unscrew and remove the valve ex-
tension from the valve core extrac-
tor.
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566 Practical hintsFlat tire
5
\1
Turn knob
c
clockwise until the
valve core is firmly screwed into tire
valve
e
.
\1
Pull knob
c
out of valve core
extractor
a
as far as the stop.
\1
Unscrew valve core extractor
a

counterclockwise and remove it
from tire valve
e
.
\1
Screw valve extension
9
onto tire
valve
e
and tighten.
\1
Screw the valve cap onto valve
extension
9
.
After filling with tire sealant
(
\2
page 570).
Twin tires, outer wheelThe tire valve is on the inside of the out-
er wheel and should be horizontal on the
left-hand side of the vehicle for the re-
pair procedure.Valve tool with handle and turning work-
piece
iDo not unscrew the valve core ex-
tractor from the tire valve while the
valve core is unscrewed from the tire
valve. Tire sealant could otherwise
escape onto your hands.
The tire sealant is water soluble. If
tire sealant escapes, you can wash it
away with water.
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