Dodge 2008 Sprinter - Manual (Page 197)

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Controls in detail
Driving and parking
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Driving in wet conditions Driving on flooded roads
If you are forced to drive on stretches of
road on which water has collected,
please note that:
ț the water level must not reach above
the lower edge of the front bumper
ț the maximum speed at which you
may drive is walking speed
Tires
The tires are particularly important for
the operating and road safety of the ve-
hicle. You should therefore check the
pressure, tread and condition of the tires
on a regular basis.
A tire dealer, a qualified specialist work-
shop or any authorized Sprinter Dealer
will be able to provide further informa-
tion regarding the:
ț list of recommended makes of tire
ț tire load-bearing capacity (LI Load
Index)
ț maximum tire speed (SI Speed In-
dex)
ț tire age
Warning
G
The vehicle may hydroplane despite hav-
ing adequate tire tread depth and being
driven at low speeds, depending on the
depth of water on the road surface.
For this reason, avoid tire ruts and brake
carefully.
! CAUTION
Note that vehicles in front or oncom-
ing vehicles create waves.
This may mean that the maximum
permitted water depth is exceeded.
These notes must be observed to
avoid the risk of engine damage.
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