freightliner Sprinter Operator's Manual

Tires and wheels
176
Operation
pressure after the vehicle has been parked
for at least 3 hours or driven less than
1 mile (1.6 km) at an ambient temperature
of approximately 68 °F (20 °C).
The cold tire inflation pressure must not
exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-
sure molded into the tire sidewall; see "Tire
labeling" (
e page 182).
If you check the tire inflation pressure
when the tires are warm (if the vehicle has
been driven for several miles/kilometers
or has been sitting for less than 3 hours),
the reading will be higher than the cold
reading. This is normal. Do not let air out to
match the specified cold tire inflation pres-
sure. Otherwise, the tire will be underin-
flated.
Checking tire inflation pressure
manually
Follow the steps below to achieve correct
tire inflation pressure:
E Remove the cap from the valve on one
tire.
E Firmly press a tire gauge onto the
valve.
E Read the tire inflation pressure on the
tire gauge and compare it with the rec-
ommended tire inflation pressure on
the label (
e page 174) located on the
driver's door B-pillar.
In addition to the label also consult the
tire inflation pressure table
(
e page 291).
E If necessary, add air to achieve the rec-
ommended tire inflation pressure.
i If you have overfilled the tire, use an imple-
ment such as the tip of a pen to push the metal
stem of the valve and release tire inflation pres-
sure. Then recheck the tire inflation pressure
with the tire gauge.
E Reattach the valve cap.
! After inspecting or adjusting the tire infla-
tion pressure, always reattach the valve cap if
equipped.
This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering
the valve stem, which could damage the valve
stem.
E Repeat this procedure for each tire.
G Warning
Observe the recommended tire inflation pres-
sures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely
affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can
adversely affect handling and ride comfort,
wear unevenly, increase stopping distance,
and result in sudden deflation (blowout) be-
cause they are more likely to become punc-
tured or damaged by road debris, potholes,
etc.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the tire
and loading information label on the driver's
door B-pillar or on the certification label
below the driver's seat on an outward facing
position of the mounting pillar.
Overloading the tires can overheat them, pos-
sibly causing a blowout.

freightliner Sprinter Specifications

General

Brand	freightliner
Model	Sprinter
Category	Automobile
Language	English