Dodge 2008 Sprinter - Manual (Page 550)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
5
̈ Park the vehicle as far away as pos-
sible from traffic and on a level, firm,
and non-slip surface.
̈ Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
̈ Apply the handbrake.
̈ Engage first gear or reverse gear or
move the selector lever to
position P.
̈ Any passengers should leave the ve-
hicle, ensuring that they are not en-
dangered as they do so.
̈ Place the warning triangle or hazard
warning lamps at a suitable distance.
Observe legal requirements.
Preparing the vehicle Changing a wheel
Warning
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 (
୴ page 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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