Observe the maximum permissible speed for
operation with snow chains.
When driving with snow chains installed, do not
exceed the maximum permissible speed of
30 mph (50 km/h). Observe the country-spe-
cific laws and regulations for operation with
snow chains.
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Check the snow chains for damage before
mounting them. Damaged or worn snow
chains may snap and damage the following
components:
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wheel
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wheel housing
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wheel suspension
For this reason, you must use only snow
chains that are free of defects. Observe the
manufacturer's mounting instructions.
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Vehicles with steel wheels: if you mount
snow chains on steel wheels, you may dam-
age the hub caps. Remove the hub caps from
the relevant wheels before mounting the
snow chains.
Snow chains increase traction on roads in wintry
conditions.
For reasons of safety we only recommend using
snow chains or traction aids that are approved
for the Sprinter. The snow chains or traction aids
must be of class U or meet the SAE type U
specification. Information on snow chains is
available at any qualified specialist workshop.
When mounting snow chains, please bear the
following points in mind:
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Snow chains cannot be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. When mounting the
snow chains, note the permissible tire and
snow chain dimensions.
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Mount snow chains only in pairs and only to
the rear wheels. On vehicles with twin tires,
mount the snow chains to the outer wheels.
Observe the manufacturer's mounting
instructions.
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Vehicles with all-wheel-drive: snow chains
are not permitted on the front axle. There is
not sufficient space for commercially-availa-
ble snow chains. Information about snow
chains for all-wheel-drive vehicles can be
obtained from an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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Only use snow chains when the road is cov-
ered by a layer of snow. Remove the snow
chains as soon as possible when you come to
a road that is not snow-covered.
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The use of snow chains may be restricted by
local regulations. Observe the appropriate
regulations before mounting snow chains.
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Activate all-wheel drive before driving off with
snow chains (
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When driving with snow chains installed, do
not exceed the maximum permissible speed
of 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Check the tension of the chains after a dis-
tance of approximately 0.5 miles (1.0 km).
You can deactivate ASR (
Y page 53) when pull-
ing away with snow chains mounted. This allows
the wheels to spin in a controlled manner, ach-
ieving an increased driving force (cutting
action).
Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the
following risks:
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the tires may burst, especially as the load
and vehicle speed increase.
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the tires may wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
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the driving characteristics, as well as steer-
ing and braking, may be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures
and check the pressure of all the tires includ-
ing the spare wheel:
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monthly, at least
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if the load changes
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before beginning a long journey
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under different operating conditions, e.g.
off-road driving
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
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The specifications shown on the sample Tire
and Loading Information placard and tire
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Tire pressure
Wheels and tires
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