Dodge 2008 Sprinter - Manual (Page 280)

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Controls in detail
Transporting
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During loading
̈ Observe the maximum permissible
axle loads and permissible gross
weight for the vehicle.
̈ Observe the notes on load distribu-
tion ( ୴ page 279).
̈ Secure the load (୴ page 280). All
country-specific legal requirements
must be observed.
Checks after loading
̈ Securing a load: before each jour-
ney and at regular intervals during
longer journeys, check whether the
load is properly secured and take ad-
ditional securing measures, if neces-
sary.
̈ Doors: close the sliding doors and
rear doors.
̈ Tire pressure: adjust the tire pres-
sure in accordance with the vehicle's
load (
୴ page 365).
̈ Driving characteristics: adapt your
driving style to the load.
! CAUTION
In passenger vans with the maximum
number of seats, the maximum pay-
load would cause the permissible
rear axle load to be exceeded.
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Bear in mind that your vehicle's un-
laden weight is increased by the in-
stallation of optional equipment and
accessories.
Warning
G
Make sure that the sliding doors and rear
doors are always closed when the engine
is running.
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter the
vehicle interior and poison you.
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