Owners Manual

If you have mounted M+S tires:
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Check the tire pressure (Y page 263).
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Restart the tire pressure monitor
(Y page 266).
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WARNING
If you mount the spare wheel when using M+S
tires, you must be prepared for unstable
cornering and impaired handling because of
the different tire properties. Adjust your
driving style accordingly.
Have the spare wheel replaced with a normal
wheel with an M+S tire at the nearest qualified
specialist workshop.
Snow chains
Snow chains increase traction on roads in
wintry conditions.
For reasons of safety we only recommend
using snow chains or traction aids that are
approved for the Sprinter. The snow chains or
traction aids must be of class U or meet the
SAE type U specification. Information on
snow chains is available at any qualified
specialist workshop.
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Only use snow chains when the road is
covered by a layer of snow. Do not exceed
the maximum permissible speed of
30 mph (50 km/h). Remove the snow
chains as soon as possible. Take them off
before you travel on a snow-free road.
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The use of snow chains may be restricted
by local regulations. Observe the relevant
instructions when you want to mount snow
chains.
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Check the snow chains for damage before
mounting them. Damaged or worn snow
chains may break, causing damage to
wheels, wheel arches or wheel suspension.
For this reason, you must use only snow
chains that are free of defects. Observe the
manufacturer's mounting instructions.
If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind:
R
You may not mount snow chains on all
wheel/tire combinations. When mounting
the snow chains, note the permissible tire
and snow chain dimensions.
R
Mount snow chains only in pairs and only
to the rear wheels. Observe the
manufacturer's mounting instructions.
R
Check the chain tension after
approximately 0.5 miles (1.0 km).
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You can deactivate ASR (Y page 51) when
pulling away with snow chains mounted.
This allows the wheels to spin in a
controlled manner, achieving an increased
driving force (cutting action).
Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
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WARNING
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely
affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. 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.
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.
A table of recommended tire pressures can
be found on the Tire & Loading Information
Tire pressure
263
Wheels and tires
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