Dodge 2006 Sprinter Cargo - Manual (Page 243)

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 243
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NOTE: The optional light alloy wheels are supplied
with 5 short wheel lug bolts enclosed for the steel spare
wheel in the vehicle tool kit.
• Before fitting the spare wheel, clean rust and dirt off
the contact surfaces of the wheel and the wheel hub,
and from the wheel bolts.
• Note the specified wheel and tire size, tire load
capacity and speed code.
• Do not change the tire’s direction of rotation.
• Do not damage, grease or oil wheel bolts or their
threads.
WARNING!
Different wheel bolts are required for pressed
steel and light-alloy wheels.
Incorrect wheel lug bolts for the wheels could
work loose, thereby causing you to lose control of
the vehicle. This could cause an accident resulting
in severe personal injuries and and property
damage.
WARNING!
Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened
mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
To avoid the risk of serious or fatal injuries or ve-
hicle damage, please bear the following points in
mind:
• Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or
rusted.
• Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts
• If a wheel hub thread is damaged, you must not
drive the vehicle. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop.
• Only use genuine DaimlerChrysler wheel bolts
specified for your vehicle’s rims.