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In winter, install M+S radial tires with a
minimum tread depth of approximately
1/6 in (4 mm) on all wheels to ensure nor-
mal balanced handling characteristics. On
packed snow, they can reduce your stop-
ping distance compared to summer tires.
Stopping distance, however, is still consid-
erably greater than when the road is not
covered with snow or ice. Exercise appro-
priate caution.
For information on winter tires, see "Winter
tires" (
e page 191).
! Avoid spinning a drive wheel. This may
cause serious damage to the drive train which is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warran-
ty.
Tire speed rating
Regardless of the tire speed rating, local
speed limits should be obeyed. Use pru-
dent driving speeds appropriate to prevail-
ing conditions.
The vehicles are factory equipped with "N"
(vehicle models type 2500 only) or "Q"-rat-
ed tires, which have a speed rating of
87 mph (140 km/h) or 100 mph
(160 km/h) respectively.
For information on speed ratings or for ad-
ditional general information on tire speed
markings on the tire sidewall, see "Tire
speed rating" (
e page 184).
Alignment and balance
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
O fast tire wear
O uneven tire wear, such as feathering
and one-sided wear
O vehicle pulling to the left or right
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to
the left or right. Alignment will not correct
this condition. See an authorized Sprinter
Dealer for proper diagnosis.
Improper alignment will not cause vehicle
vibration. Vibration may be the result of a
tire and wheel imbalance. Proper balanc-
ing will reduce vibration and avoid shoul-
der scuffing and uneven wear.
Coolant temperature
During severe operating conditions and
stop/start traffic, the coolant temperature
may rise close to approximately 250 °F
(120 °C).
! The engine should not be operated at a cool-
ant temperature above 250 °F (120 °C).
Doing so may cause serious engine damage
which is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
G Warning
Even when permitted by law, never operate a
vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum
speed rating of the tires.
Exceeding the maximum speed for which
tires are rated can lead to sudden tire failure,
causing loss of vehicle control and possibly
resulting in an accident and/or serious injury
and possible death, for you and for others.
G Warning
O Continuing to drive when your engine is
overheated can cause fluids which may
have consequentially leaked into the en-
gine compartment to catch fire. You may
suffer serious burns as a result.
O When opening the hood, steam may be
emitted as a result of the engine over-
heating; contact with steam can cause
serious scalding. Do not go near the en-
gine if you see or hear steam coming from
it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and
stand a safe distance away from the vehicle
until the engine has cooled down.
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