MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2016 MY16 Operator’s Manual

ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 54
Important safety information ........... 52
Overview .......................................... 52
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 144
Cruise control ................................ 140
Display message ............................ 190
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 146
PARKTRONIC ................................. 151
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 126
Brakes ........................................... 135
Break-in period .............................. 118
Downhill gradient ........................... 135
Drinking and driving ....................... 133
Driving abroad ............................... 134
Driving in winter ............................. 137
Driving on flooded roads ................ 136
Driving on wet roads ...................... 136
Exhaust check ............................... 134
Fuel ................................................ 133
General .......................................... 133
Hydroplaning ................................. 136
Icy road surfaces ........................... 137
Important safety notes .................. 118
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 136
New brake disks ............................ 136
New brake pads/linings ................ 136
Off-road driving .............................. 137
Overrun cut-off .............................. 133
Snow chains .................................. 249
Speed limitation ............................. 134
Towing a trailer .............................. 155
Transport by rail ............................. 135
Wet road surface ........................... 136
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) .... 149
E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 183
Function/notes ................................ 54
Indicator lamps .............................. 195
Electrical closing assist ...................... 66Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electrical step
Cleaning ......................................... 237
Display message ............................ 192
Emergency release .......................... 67
Function ........................................... 67
Important safety notes .................... 66
Indicator lamp ................................ 203
Manual retraction ............................ 67
Obstacle detection ........................... 67
Electrical system
Battery main switch ....................... 118
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency exit .................................... 55
Emergency exit window ..................... 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 45
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
ADR (working speed governor) ...... 154
Changing the power output ............. 26
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 200
Cleaning instructions ..................... 234
Engine number ............................... 277
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ............................................ 155
Irregular running ............................ 123
Jump-starting ................................. 242
Operating safety .............................. 26
Starting .......................................... 120
Starting problems .......................... 123
Switching off .................................. 132
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 246
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 275
Problem (malfunction) ................... 123
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 222
Additives ........................................ 281
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Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 220
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 221
Dis play message ............................ 190
Fill ing capacity .............................. .282
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 282
Mixing ............................................ 281
Notes about oil grades ................... 280
Oil change ...................................... 282
Oil level (note) ............................... 220
Viscosity ........................................ 281
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ................................................. 154
Engine, jump-starting ....................... 242
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Display message ............................ 184
Important safety information ........... 54
Indicator lamp ................................ 197
Warning lamp ................................. 194
Exhaust check ................................... 134
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
DEF level indicator ......................... 162
DEF reducing agent ....................... 279
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 279
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 187
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 178
Indicator lamp ....................... 197, 201
Malfunction ....................................1 88
Refilling DEF .................................. 129
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
Eye glasse
s compartment
................. 205
F
Fire extinguisher............................... 242
First-aid kit ......................................... 241 Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 267
General notes ................................ 266
Fog lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 80
Fogged-up windows
see Climate control
Folding seat ......................................... 74
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 275
Two-way radio ................................ 275
Front fog lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 80
Front interior light
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives (diesel) ........................... 279
Consumption information .............. 279
Consumption statistics .................. 174
Diesel at very low outside temper-atures ............................................ 278
Display message ............................ 189
Driving tips ....................................1 33
Fuel gauge ..................................... 162
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Quality (diesel) ............................... 278
Refueling ........................................ 127
Showing the range (on-board
computer with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 174
Showing the range (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 174
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 278
Fuel filter with water separator
draining ......................................... 224
Indicator lamp ................................ 202
Fuel gauge ......................................... 162
Fuel tank
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Fuel tank content
Reserve, display message .............. 189
Fuses .................................................. 246
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G
GasolineReserve fuel warning lamp ............. 200
General driving tips
Driving short distances .................. 134
Genuine parts ...................................... 28
Glove box ........................................... 204
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 264
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 82
Head restraints
Adjusting .........................................7 6
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 76
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 224
Cleaning system (function) .............. 82
Fogging up ....................................... 83
see Automatic headlamp mode
Headliner (cleaning instructions) .... 238
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Highbeam Assist .............................. 83
Replacing bulbs ............................... 87
Switching on/off .............................. 81
Highbeam Assist
Function/notes ................................ 83
Switching Highbeam Assist on/
off .................................................. 171
Hood
Closing ........................................... 219
Display message ............................ 192
Important safety notes .................. 218
Indicator lamp ................................ 203
Opening ......................................... 218
Hot-water auxiliary heater
Problem (malfunction) ................... 113
Hydroplaning ..................................... 136
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions Immobilizer
.......................................... 56
Indicator lamp
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ...... 28
Installing a wheel
Installing the adapter (spare
wheel) ............................................ 269
Instrument cluster
Fuel gage ....................................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 161
Instrument cluster lighting ............. 162
Outside temperature display .......... 162
Overview .......................................... 32
Speedometer ................................. 162
Tachometer ................................... 162
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 162
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................... 84
Front ................................................ 84
Motion detectors ............................. 85
Notes on replacing bulbs ................. 92
Overview .......................................... 84
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrally ......................... 84
Interior motion sensor
Arming ............................................. 57
Deactivating ..................................... 58
Function ........................................... 57
Switching off .................................... 57
J
JackJacking points ................................ 268
Preparation .................................... 268
Storage location ............................ 240
Using ............................................. 268
Jump-starting ..................................... 242
K
Key
Position in the ignition lock ............ 119
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Key positions.................................... .119
Kickdown ...........................................1 26
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 147
Function/notes .............................1 46
Language
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 170
Lashing points and tie downs
Permissible tensile load ................. 285
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 49
License plate lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
License plate lamp (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Light sensor ......................................... 80
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating daytime
running lamps (on-board com-
puter with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 171
Activating/deactivating surround
lighting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 172
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 80
Bulb failure indicator ........................ 79
Cornering light function ................... 82
Driving abroad ............................... 135
Fog lamps ........................................ 80
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 82
Headlamp range .............................. 81
High beam flasher ............................ 81
High-beam headlamps ..................... 81
Highbeam Assist .............................. 83
Important safety notes .................... 79
Light switch ..................................... 79
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 79
Parking lamps .................................. 79
Rear fog lamp .................................. 80 Setting the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 172
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 79
Turn signals ..................................... 81
see Changing a bulb
see Interior lighting
Limited Warranty ................................ 22
Load distribution ............................... 214
Load securing aids
Carrier systems ............................. 216
Loading guide
lines
Important safety notes .................. 212
Loading rails
Installing cargo tie-down rings ....... 216
Maximum tensile strength ............. 285
Loads
Securing ........................................ 214
Transporting .................................. 212
Locator lighting
Setting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 172
Locking
see Central locking
Locking and unlocking manually ....... 64
Locking centrally
see Central locking
LOW RANGE ....................................... 148
LOW RANGE transmission ratio ....... 148
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 185
Driving abroad ............................... 135
Replacing bulbs ............................... 87
Switching on/off .............................. 79
Lumbar support ................................... 73
M
M+S tires............................................ 249
Maintenance ...................................... 225
Malfunctions
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 176
Maximum speed
Speed limitation ............................. 134
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Menu (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons)Audio ............................................. 167
Operation ....................................... 166
Settings .........................................1 68
Telephone ...................................... 175
Message
see Display message
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 76
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors ................................ 78
Rear-view mirror .............................. 78
Mobile navigation devices ................ 211
Mobile phone ..................................... 211
Important safety notes .................. 210
Pre-installation ............................... 210
Type approval/frequency .............. 275
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ......................2 71
Mounting a new wheel ................... 270
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 267
Raising the vehicle ......................... 268
Removing a wheel .......................... 269
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 273
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 267
N
Navigation
Fittings for PND mobile navigation
devices .......................................... 211
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 118
O
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 39
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ..................................................3 9
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 52
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 39 Odometer
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ...............................1 67
Display (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 163
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 139
Important safety notes .................. 137
Rules for driving off-road ...............1 39
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Checking the oil level ..................... 220
Display message ............................ 176
Lighting submenu .......................... 171
On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons)
Audio menu ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 164
Menu overview .............................. 166
Operating ....................................... 164
Operation menu .............................1 66
Settings menu ............................... 168
Standard display ............................ 167
Telephone menu ............................ 175
Trip computer menu ...................... 174
On-board computer (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons)
Display message ............................ 176
General notes ................................ 163
Setting the clock ............................ 164
Standard display ............................ 163
Operating Instructions
Before the first journey .................... 22
Limited Warranty ............................. 22
Operating safety
Limited Warranty ............................. 22
Operating safety and vehicle
approval
Attachments and bodies .................. 27
Changing the engine power out-
put ................................................... 26
Correct use ...................................... 24
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Equipment and conversions ............. 27
Imp

ortant safety notes .................... 25
Information about body/equip-
ment mounting directives ................ 27
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Notes on operating the vehicle ........ 25
Qualified specialist workshop .......... 26
Registering your vehicle ................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
General notes .................................. 22
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Outline lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
Outside temperature display ........... 162
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Overrevving range .............................1 62
Overrun cutoff ................................... 133
P
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 235
Paper holder ...................................... 207
Parking ............................................... 130
Important safety notes .................. 130
Parking brake ................................ 131
Wheel chock .................................. 132
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 184
Notes/function .............................. 131
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 87
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 153
Driving system ............................... 151
Function/notes .............................1 51
Important safety notes .................. 151
Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Range of the sensors ..................... 151
Roll-back warning .......................... 153
Trailer towing ................................. 153
Warning display ............................. 152
Partition sliding door
Important safety notes .................... 70
Opening/closing .............................. 70 Passenger compartment air-condi-
tioning system
see Climate control
Passenger compartment heating
see Climate control
Perimeter lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 52
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 238
Power assistance for the steering
Display message ............................ 192
Warning lamp ................................. 203
Power supply
Battery isolating switch ................. 118
Switching off .................................. 119
Switching on .................................. 119
Power take-off
Engine speed setting ..................... 154
Power washers .................................. 234
Power windows
see Side windows
Preparing for a journey
Checks in the vehicle ..................... 120
Visual check of the vehicle exte-
rior ................................................. 120
Protection of the envi
ronment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away ...................................... 121
Q
QR code
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26
R
Radiator cover..................................... 28
Radio
Changing stations (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 167
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
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Rain and light sensorSetting the sensitivity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 173
Windshield wiper .............................. 93
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) .................................. 174
Rear bench seat
Installing/removing (Passenger
Van) ................................................. 75
Stowage compartment (crewcab) .. 207
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 101
Setting the air vents ...................... 106
Rear door
Child-proof locks .............................. 52
Important safety notes .................... 68
Opening/closing .............................. 68
Opening/closing from inside ........... 69
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 89
Switching on/off .............................. 80
Rear fog lamp (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Rear interior light
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear rack
Notes ............................................. 216
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 236
Important safety notes .................. 154
Switching on .................................. 154
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 104
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Rear window wiper ............................. 94
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Rear-compartment air-condition-
ing system
see Climate control
Rear-compartment heating
see Climate control
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare mode ............................... 78
Refilling
DEF filler neck ............................... 129 Important safety notes (Diesel
Exhaust Fluid – DEF) ...................... 129
Refilling procedure (Diesel
Exhaust Fluid – DEF) ...................... 129
Refrigerant ......................................... 284
Refueling
Fuel filler flap ................................. 128
Fuel gauge ..................................... 162
Important safety notes (fuel) ......... 127
Refueling procedure (fuel) ............. 128
see Fuel
Releasing the parki
ng lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 127
Remote control
Changing the operating duration
(auxiliary heating) .......................... 110
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating ) ........................................ 111
Switching on/off (auxiliary heat-
ing) ................................................ 110
Synchronizing (auxiliary heating) ... 110
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................... 86
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 111
Replacing the fuel filter .................... 202
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Restraint system
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp (function) .......... 39, 198
Reverse warning feature .................. 122
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23
Roof carrier
Maximum payload .......................... 286
Notes ............................................. 216
Roof load (roof carrier) ..................... 286
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 47
Operating safety .............................. 25
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 42
Cleaning ......................................... 238
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Correct usage .................................. 41
Display message ............................ 184
Fastening ........................................ .42
Important safety guidelines .............4 0
Introduction .....................................4 0
Releasin g ......................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 203
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Seat heating ......................................... 76
Seats
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 73
Adjusting the front-passenger
seat .................................................. 73
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 76
Armrest ............................................ 76
Cleaning the cover ......................... 238
Correct driver's seat position ........... 72
Folding seat ..................................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 72
Rear bench seat ............................... 75
Seat heating .................................... 76
Setting the driver's seat ................... 73
Swivel seat ....................................... 73
Twin front-passenger seat ................ 74
Securing loads
Important safety notes .................. 214
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 238
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 236
Service center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Calling up the service due date ...... 226
Exceeding a service due date ........ 226
Notes ............................................. 226
Service due date (automatic dis-
play) ............................................... 226
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 283
Coolant (engine) ............................ 283
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 279
Engine oil ....................................... 280
Fuel ................................................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 277
Power steering fluid ....................... 283
Refrigerant ..................................... 284
Transmission oi l ............................. 282
W

asher fluid ................................... 284 Setting the air distribution
............... 102
Setting the airflow ............................ 102
Setting the clock
Vehicles with steering wheel but-
tons ............................................... 171
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons .......................................... 164
Settings
Resetting all (vehicles with steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 168
Resetting submenus (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 168
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 134
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 235
Hinged side windows ....................... 70
Important safety information ........... 70
Opening/closing .............................. 71
Overview .......................................... 70
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 71
Resetting ......................................... 71
Sliding door
Cleaning ......................................... 237
Closing assist ................................... 66
Important safety notes .................... 65
Opening/closing .............................. 65
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 66
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 66
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 61
Changing the locking system set-
tings ............................................... 173
Checking the battery ....................... 61
Display message ............................ 193
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 59
Important safety notes .................... 59
Loss ................................................. 63
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 63
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 119
Snow chains ...................................... 249
Sockets .............................................. 210
Spare wheel
General notes ................................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 272
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Removing/mounting ...................... 273
Specia lsea tbelt retractor .................. 48
Specialist worksho p............................ 26
Speed ,controlling
see Cruis econtrol
Speedomete r
Digital (vehicles wit hsteerin g
whee lbuttons ).............................. .170
Digital (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 163
Selecting display unit (vehicles
with steering- wheel buttons) ........1 70
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 87
Replacing bulbs (rear) ......................8 9
Standing lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs (rear) ......................9 0
Start-off assist
Display message ............................1 82
Starting (engine) ................................ 120
Station
see Radio
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 77
Button overview ............................... 35
Cleaning ......................................... 238
Step
see Electrical step
Stickers
General safety notes ........................ 24
Stowage spaces
see Stowage spaces and stowage
compartments
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 05
Glove box ....................................... 204
Important safety notes .................. 204
Paper holder .................................. 207
Stowage compartment above the
windshield ..................................... 206
Stowage compartment in the cen-
ter console ..................................... 206
Stowage compartment in the
dashboard ...................................... 205
Stowage space above the head-
liner ............................................... 206 Stowage space u
nder the rear
bench seat ..................................... 207
Stowage space under the twin co-
driver's seat ................................... 206
Summer tires ..................................... 249
Switch unit
see Control panel
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 56
Switching the heater booster func-
tion on/off ......................................... 111
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ............. 172
Swivel seat ........................................... 73
T
Tachometer ........................................ 162
Tail lamps
Changing ......................................... 90
Replacing bulbs ............................... 89
see Lights
Tail lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 162
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 174
Reserve fuel warning lamp ............. 200
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 277
Cargo tie-down points .................... 285
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 285
Loading rails .................................. 285
Roof carrier .................................... 286
Tires/wheels ......................... 257, 272
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 286
Vehicle data ................................... 285
Telephone .................................. 210, 211
Telephone (on-board computer)
Accepting an incoming call ............ 175
Display messages .......................... 193
Numbers from the phone book ...... 175
Operating ....................................... 175
Redialing ........................................ 176
Rejecting or ending a call .............. 175
Temperature
Outside temperature ...................... 162
Setting (climate control) ................ 102
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Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 169
Theft deterrent systems
Immobilizer ...................................... 56
Tow-away alarm ............................... 57
Tightening torques for wheel nuts/
wheel bolts ........................................ 271
Time
Setting the time (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 171
Setting the time (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 164
Timer
Activating ....................................... 115
Auxiliary heating ............................ 114
Important safety notes .................. 114
Overview ........................................ 114
Setting the heating level (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 116
Setting the preselection time
(auxiliary heating) .......................... 115
Setting weekday, time and oper-
ating duration (auxiliary heating) ... 115
Switching immediate heating
mode on/off (auxiliary heating) ..... 115
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 253
Checking manually ........................ 253
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 191
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 178
Maximum ....................................... 252
Notes ............................................. 251
Recommended ............................... 250
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 170
Tire label ........................................ 251
Tire pressure loss warning system .. 255
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 254
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ............................. 253
Indicator lamp ................................ 202
Restarting ...................................... 255
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Tire pressure table ............................ 257 Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 265
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 264
Bar (definition) ............................... 264
Chang ing a w
heel .......................... 266
Characteristics .............................. 264
Checking ........................................ 248
Curb weight (definition) ................. 265
Definition of terms ......................... 264
Direction of rotation ...................... 267
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 266
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 264
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 263
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 264
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 264
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 264
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 265
Important safety notes .................. 247
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 264
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 265
Labeling (overview) ........................ 261
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 266
Load index ..................................... 263
Load index (definition) ................... 265
M+S tires ....................................... 249
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 265
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 265
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 265
Maximum tire load ......................... 263
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 265
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 265
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def- inition) ........................................... 265
Replacing ....................................... 266
Service life ..................................... 248
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