Dodge 2007 Sprinter - Manual (Page 118)

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Controls in detail
Driving and parking
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Overrun cut-off
The gasoline/diesel supply is cut off if the
driver's foot is completely removed from
the accelerator pedal when the engine is
overrunning at engine speeds outside of
the idling control range.
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 vehicle.
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 information re-
garding the:
ț list of recommended makes of tire
ț tire load-bearing capacity (LI Load
Index)
ț maximum tire speed (SI Speed Index)
ț tire age
ț causes and consequences of tire wear
ț measures to be taken in the event of
tire damage
ț tire types for certain regions, areas of
operation or conditions of vehicle use
ț interchangeability of tires, etc.
Modifications to the brake system or
wheels are not permissible, nor is the use
of spacer plates or brake dust shields. Any
such modifications will invalidate the vehi-
cle’s general operating permit.
Warning
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The vehicle may hydroplane despite having
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 oncoming
vehicles create waves.
This may mean that the maximum per-
mitted water depth is exceeded.
These notes must be observed to avoid
the risk of engine damage.