Dodge 2008 Sprinter - Manual (Page 406)

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Operation
Winter driving
4
̄ Winter driving
Have your vehicle winterproofed at the
onset of winter at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer. This service includes the follow-
ing:
ț Oil change, if the current engine oil
used has not been approved for win-
ter use
ț The antifreeze/anti-corrosion con-
centration in the coolant is checked
ț The addition of a concentrated
cleaning agent to the water in the
windshield washer system
ț Battery check
ț A tire change
You will find information about diesel
fuel for use at low outside temperatures
in the “Technical data” section
(
୴ page 614).
Please also observe the information
about winter driving (
୴ page 406).
Winter tires should also be operated as
printed on the tire and loading informa-
tion placard
1 or on the tire inflation pres-
sure placard located on the driver’s door
B-pillar, refer to “Tires and wheels”
( ୴ page 362). Not all M+S rated radial-
ply tires provide special winter perfor-
mance. Make sure the tires you use
show M+S and the mountain/snowflake
marking . on the tire side wall.
These tires meet specific snow traction
performance requirements of the Rub-
ber Manufacturers Association (RMA)
and the Rubber Association of Canada
(RAC) and have been designed specifi-
cally for use in snow conditions. Use of
winter tires is the only way to achieve
the maximum effectiveness of the ABS,
BAS, ASR and ESP
® in winter operation.
Winter tires
1. For vehicles with a gross weight capacity less
than 10 000 lbs (4 536 kg) (USA only).
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