Dodge 2007 Sprinter - Manual (Page 158)

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Controls in detail
Transporting
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Before loading
̈ Check the tire pressures and correct
them if necessary ( ୴ page 213).
̈ Clean the load compartment floor.
The load compartment floor must be
dry, cleanly swept and free of oil and
dust to reduce the risk of the load slip-
ping.
̈ If necessary, place anti-slip mats on the
load compartment floor.
During loading
̈ Observe the maximum permissible axle
loads and permissible gross weight for
the vehicle.
̈ Observe the notes on load distribution
( ୴ page 158).
̈ Secure the load (୴ page 158). All
country-specific legal requirements
must be observed.
Checks after loading
̈ Securing a load: before each journey
and at regular intervals during longer
journeys, check whether the load is
properly secured and take additional
securing measures, if necessary.
̈ Doors: close the sliding doors and rear
doors.
̈ Tire pressure: adjust the tire pressure
in accordance with the vehicle's load
( ୴ page 213).
̈ Driving characteristics: adapt your
driving style to the load.
! CAUTION
As soon as the anti-slip mats start to
show signs of permanent deformation,
squashed areas or tears/holes, they
are unsuitable for securing loads and
must be replaced.
! CAUTION
In passenger vans with the maximum
number of seats, the maximum payload
would cause the permissible rear axle
load to be exceeded.
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Bear in mind that your vehicle's unlad-
en weight is increased by the installa-
tion of optional equipment and
accessories.
Warning
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Make sure that the sliding doors and rear
doors are always closed when the engine is
running.
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter the
vehicle interior and poison you.