Warning – Dodge 2005 Sprinter Cab & Chassis User Manual

Page 199

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 199

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Procedure:

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery

surface.

2. Switch on the hazard warning flasher switch, apply

the parking brake, and place the transmission
selector in "P".

3. Everyone must leave the vehicle before you jack it

up.

4. Everyone must leave the danger zone, before

jacking the vehicle.

5. The vehicle must be safeguarded in accordance

with legal regulations (such as using a warning
triangle).

6. Prevent vehicle from rolling away by blocking

wheels with wheel chocks (not supplied with
vehicle) or sizable wood block or stone.
On a level road, place one chock in front of and one
behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the
wheel being changed.
When changing a wheel on mild uphill or downhill
grades, place chocks on the downhill side blocking
both wheels of the other axle.

Do not jack the vehicle up more than 1.2 in (30
mm) between the tire and the surface. Otherwise,
the vehicle may tip over and may cause serious
injury or death to you or others.

Precautions when changing a wheel:

For the torque, refer to

"Installing a wheel";

Do not damage, grease or oil wheel bolts or their
threads.

WARNING!

Do not change wheels on either steep uphill or
downhill grades. The vehicle may begin to move
and fall from the jack which could cause personal
injury and property damage.

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