Dodge 2007 Sprinter - Manual (Page 321)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
5
̄ Flat tire
The vehicle is either equipped with a spare
wheel or the Premium tire sealant*.
The spare wheel is located under the rear
end of the vehicle if the vehicle is not
equipped with Premium tire sealant*
( ୴ page 301).
When you replace a tire, the manufacturer
also recommends that you replace the tire
valve.
̈ Park the vehicle as far away as possible
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 vehi-
cle, ensuring that they are not endan-
gered as they do so.
̈ Place the warning triangle or hazard
warning lamps at a suitable distance.
Observe legal requirements.
Warning
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Defective or worn tires, and tire pressures
that are either too high or too low, can cause
significant changes in the vehicle’s handling
and braking characteristics. There is an in-
creased risk of an accident.
Replace the tires, including the spare tire, at
least every 6 years, regardless of the degree
of treadwear. Check the tire pressure on the
spare wheel at regular intervals.
! CAUTION
For safety reasons, the following tire
valves from the company Schrader
must be used on the vehicles:
ț TR 600 for vehicle model type 2500
ț TR 418 for vehicle model type 3500
Preparing the vehicle
Changing a wheel
Warning
G
To avoid the risk of causing serious or fatal
injury, or damage to the vehicle, please bear
the following points in mind:
ț The jack is only designed to raise the ve-
hicle for a short time when changing a
wheel.
ț Position the jack under the appropriate
jacking point only ( ୴ page 322). Check
that the jack is correctly seated under
the jacking point before raising the vehi-
cle.
ț The jack must be placed on a firm, flat
surface only. ୴୴