torque DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

73 Safety
Driving safety systems
2
There is a malfunction if the
#
indica-
tor lamp is permanently lit while the en-
gine is running (
\2
page 468).
If ESP
® malfunctions, engine power out-
put may be reduced.ASR improves traction for a sustained
period, i.e. the transfer of power from
the tires to the road surface, and thus
also improves the driving stability of the
vehicle. ASR assists you when pulling
away and accelerating, especially on
smooth and slippery surfaces.
ASR brakes individual drive wheels and
limits the engine torque to prevent the
drive wheels from spinning. When ASR
intervenes, the
v
indicator lamp in
the speedometer flashes.
!
CAUTION
Only operate the vehicle briefly (max-
imum of 10 seconds) on a brake dy-
namometer. The key must be turned
to position
1 in the ignition lock dur-
ing this time. You could damage the
drive train or the brake system.
!
CAUTION
Do not operate the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer (for example for per-
formance testing). If you wish to op-
erate the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer, please consult an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer beforehand.
You could otherwise damage the
drive train or the brake system.
Acceleration skid control (ASR)
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74 SafetyDriving safety systems
2
If the road surface is not capable of pro-
viding sufficient traction, bearing in
mind the tires, load and gradient, it is
not be possible to pull away smoothly
even with ASR.
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons:
There is a malfunction if the
k
indi-
cator lamp is permanently lit while the
engine is running (
\2
page 73).
If ASR malfunctions, engine power out-
put may be reduced.
Activating/deactivating ASRASR is automatically activated as soon
as the engine is switched on.
It may be best to deactivate ASR in the
following situations:\4
if snow chains are being used
\4
in deep snow
\4
on sand or gravelIf you deactivate ASR:
\4
the engine’s torque is then no longer
limited and the drive wheels could
spin; the spinning wheels produce a
cutting effect for better traction
\4
traction control still intervenes by
braking if one drive wheel reaches its
grip limit, for example if the surface
under one side of the vehicle is slip-
pery. The wheel is then braked to in-
crease traction in this situation.
\4
ESP
® still intervenes to stabilize the
vehicle
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286 Controls in detailTransporting
3
Only install roof racks that have been
approved or recommended for Sprinter
vehicles. These are available in any au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.Observe the instructions in the “Opera-
tion” section (
\2
page 303).
Warning (Continued)
G
Observe the maximum roof loads
(\2page 630), the maximum axle load
and the maximum load-bearing capacity
of the roof rack.!
CAUTION
Make sure that:
the securing bolts for the roof
rack are tightened to a torque of
6.0 – 7.4 lb-ft (8 – 10 Nm) in the slid-
ing blocks provided
the bolts do not make contact with
the rails when tightened
the sliding blocks are not positioned
near the plastic caps
the sliding blocks have the correct
cross-section
the securing rails are free of dirt on
the inside
the securing bolts are retightened
evenly after approximately 300 miles
(500 km)
This will help to avoid damage to the
vehicle.
!
CAUTION
If you wish to retrofit securing rails,
have them installed at a qualified
specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required.
You could otherwise damage the ve-
hicle.
The manufacturer recommends that
you use an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er for this purpose.
Trailer towing
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402 OperationTires and wheels
4
Rotation pattern for single and dual rear
wheelsSingle rear wheels:\1
Rotate the tires by axle. Never
change the direction of rotation of
your tires.
Warning (Continued)
G
If a wheel hub thread is damaged, you
must not drive the vehicle. Consult an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.Only use genuine wheel bolts approved by
the vehicle manufacturer and specified
for your vehicle’s rims. Check tightness of
wheel bolts or nuts regularly and retight-
en with a torque wrench, if necessary.
Tighten wheel bolts or nuts in a crisscross
pattern. For information on mounting
bolts and tightening torques, refer to "In-
stalling a wheel" (\2page 548).
Continued
After changing a wheel, the wheel bolts or
nuts must be retightened after the vehicle
has been driven for about 30 miles
(50 km)If new or repainted rims are fitted, the
wheel bolts or nuts must be retightened
again after about 600 to 3000 miles
(about 1000 to 5000 km).
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554 Practical hintsFlat tire
5
For wheels with wheel nuts:\1
Center the wheel nut cover over the
wheel and push it onto the wheel.
\1
Screw on the wheel nuts and tighten
them finger tight.
Lowering the vehicle
\1
Slowly open the jack’s pressure re-
lease screw one turn using the pump
lever (
\2
page 550) and lower the ve-
hicle slowly.
\1
Put the jack to one side.
Tightening torque pattern
1
– 6
Wheel bolts
\1
Tighten all the wheel bolts and wheel
nuts evenly in the sequence indicat-
ed.As an extension for the wheel
wrench, use the shaft from the jack’s
3-part pump lever that has the larg-
est diameter.
\1
For wheels with wheel bolts attach
the wheel cover.
iScrew on the three wheel nuts that
hold the wheel nut cover first.
!
CAUTION
The tightening torque is:
\4
for wheel bolts 177 lb-ft
(240 Nm) (steel wheel)/133 lb-ft
(180 Nm) (light-alloy wheel).
\4
for wheel nuts 133 lb-ft (180 Nm)
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555 Practical hints
Flat tire
5
Vehicles with wheel caps:
Make sure that the opening in the
wheel cap is positioned over the tire
vent.
Vehicles with center caps:
Make sure that the retaining lugs of
the hub cap are positioned over the
bolts.
\1
Compress the piston of the hydraulic
jack and close the pressure release
screw.
\1
Store the jack and the remaining ve-
hicle tools.
\1
Place the defective wheel in the
spare wheel bracket after changing
the wheel (
\2
page 517).
\1
Check the tire pressure
(\2
page 361).
\1
Retighten the wheel bolts and wheel
nuts to the specified tightening
torque once the vehicle has been
driven for 30 miles (50 km).
iGive the middle of the center cap a
knock to engage it on the wheel.
Warning
G
For safety reasons, you must observe the
following after changing a wheel:Have the tightening torque checked:for wheel bolts 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) (steel
wheel)/133 lb-ft (180 Nm) (light-alloy
wheel) orfor wheel nuts133 lb-ft (180 Nm).The wheels could otherwise come loose.
Continued
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556 Practical hintsFlat tire
5
Warning (Continued)
G
Check the tire pressure and correct it if
necessaryHave the wheel bolts or wheel nuts re-
tightened after 30 miles (50 km) to a
torque of:177 lb-ft (240 Nm) (steel wheel)/ 133 lb-
ft (180 Nm) (light-alloy wheel) for wheel
bolts or133 lb-ft (180 Nm) for wheel nuts.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Have the direction of tire rotation correct-
ed, if reversed, as soon as possible at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer. The vehicle
handling characteristics could otherwise
be affected.
Warning
G
Loose wheel nuts or bolts could cause the
vehicle to lose a wheel while it is in mo-
tion. This would jeopardize the operating
and road safety of the vehicle. You could
lose control of the vehicle as a result,
cause an accident and injure yourself or
others.
If new or repainted wheels are mounted,
the wheel bolts or wheel nuts must be re-
tightened again after approximately 600
to 3000 miles (about 1000 to 5000 km).
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624 *Technical dataRims and tires
6
Warning
G
Loose wheel nuts or bolts could cause the
vehicle to lose a wheel while it is in mo-
tion. This would jeopardize the operating
and road safety of the vehicle. You could
lose control of the vehicle as a result,
cause an accident an injure yourself or
others.If a wheel was replaced or new wheel nuts
are used, the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
must be retightened to the specified tight-
ening torque after 30 miles (50 km).
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
If new or repainted wheels are mounted,
the wheel bolts or wheel nuts must be re-
tightened again to the specified tighten-
ing torque after approximately 600 to
3000 miles (about 1000 to 5000 km).
iFurther information on tires and rims
is available at any authorized Sprint-
er Dealer.
A placard with the recommended
cold tire inflation pressure is located
on the driver’s door B-pillar
(\2
page 354).
In addition to the placard also con-
sult the tire inflation pressure table
(
\2
page 628).
The tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be
adjusted on cold tires.
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625 *Technical data
Rims and tires
6
Vehicle Model Type
2500
3500
Rims (steel)
6.5 J x 16
5.5 J x 16
Rims (light alloy)
6.5 J x 16
–
Wheel offset
2.13 in (54 mm)
–
Half dual spacing
4.82 in (122.5 mm)
Wheel fixture
Wheel bolts
Wheel nuts
Tightening torque (steel wheel)
177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
133 lb-ft (180 Nm)
Tightening torque (light-alloy wheel)
133 lb-ft (180 Nm)
-
Summer tires
–
–
All-season tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
LT 245/75 R16 120/116N
LT 215/85 R16 115/112N
LT 215/85 R16 115/112Q
Winter tires
2
2Radial-ply tires
LT 245/75 R16 120/116N M+S
.
LT 215/85 R16 115/112N M+S
.
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658 IndexTempaticsee Air conditioningTemperaturesetting the unit
(vehicles with steering wheel
buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165Tempmaticairflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
air-recirculation mode . . . . . . . . 221
control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
fogged-up windows . . . . . . . . . . 223
reheat function
(dehumidification) . . . . . . . . . . . 223
residual heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
special settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223The first 1,500 km
. . . . . . . . . . . 302
Thorax sidebag
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Tightening torquewheel nuts/wheel bolts . . . . . . . 554TIN
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
,397
Tire and loading informationplacard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393Tire and loading information
placard
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 636
Tire Identification Numbersee TINTire inflation pressurechecking manually . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Checking tire pressure electronically
with the Advanced Tire Pressure Mon-
itoring System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373Checking tire pressure electronically
with the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
recommended tire inflation
pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
setting the unit
(vehicles with steering wheel
buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Tire valves
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Tires
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
,363
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
alignment and balance . . . . . . . 199
care and maintenance . . . . . . . . 347
damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
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