Dodge 2008 Sprinter - Manual (Page 549)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
5
̄ Flat tire
The vehicle is either equipped with a
spare wheel or the Premium tire seal-
ant*.
The spare wheel is located under the
rear end of the vehicle if the vehicle is
not equipped with Premium tire sealant*
(
୴ page 517).
When you replace a tire, the manufactur-
er also recommends that you replace
the tire valve.
Warning
G
Defective or worn tires, and tire pressures
that are either too high or too low, can
cause significant changes in the vehicle’s
handling and braking characteristics.
There is an increased risk of an accident.
Replace the tires, including the spare tire,
at least every 6 years, regardless of the
degree of treadwear. Check the tire pres-
sure on the spare wheel at regular inter-
vals.
! CAUTION
For safety reasons, the following tire
valves from the company Schrader
must be used on the vehicles:
ț TR 600 for vehicle model type
2500
ț TR 418 for vehicle model type
3500
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