freightliner Sprinter 2020, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Information on noise or unusual driving
characteristics
While driving, pay attention to vibrations, noises
and unusual driving characteristics, e.g. pulling to
one side. This may indicate damage to the wheels
or tires. If you suspect that a tire is defective,
reduce your speed. Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible to check if wheels and tires have been
damaged or are no longer functioning properly.
Hidden tire damage could also be causing the
unusual driving characteristics. If no signs of
damage can be detected, have the tires and
wheels checked at a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires
& WARNING Risk of accident from dam‐
aged tires
Damaged tires can cause tire pressure loss.
As a result, you could lose control of your
vehicle.
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Check the tires regularly for signs of
damage and replace any damaged tires
immediately.
Check the wheels and tires of your vehicle for
damage regularly, i.e. at least every two weeks,
as well as after driving off-road or on rough
roads. Damaged wheels can lead to a loss of tire
pressure.
Look out for the following types of damage, for
example:
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Cuts in the tires
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Punctures in the tires
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Tears in the tires
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Bulges on tires
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Deformation or severe corrosion on wheels
& WARNING Risk of hydroplaning because
tire tread is too low
Insufficient tire tread will result in reduced
tire traction. The tire tread will no longer be
able to dissipate water.
This increases the risk of hydroplaning on wet
road surfaces, particularly when traveling at
an inappropriate speed.
If the tire pressure is too high or too low, tires
may exhibit different levels of wear at differ‐
ent locations on the tire tread.
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Regularly check the tire tread depth and
the condition of the tire tread across
the entire width of all tires.
Minimum tread depth for use:
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In summer: â in (3 mm)
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In winter: ã in (4 mm)
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For safety reasons, have the tires
replaced before the legally prescribed
limit for the minimum tire tread depth is
reached.
Conduct the following checks regularly on all
wheels, at least once a month or as required, e.g.
before a long journey or when driving off-road:
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Check the tire pressure (
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Check the valve caps
Valves must be protected from moisture and
dirt with valve caps specifically approved by
Freightliner Sprinter for your vehicle.
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Visually inspect the tread depth and the tire
tread across the whole tire width
For use in summer, the minimum tread depth
is â in (3 mm) and for use in winter ã in
(4 mm).
Markings 1 show in which places the bar indica‐
tors (arrow) are integrated into the tire tread.
They are visible as soon as the tread depth is
approximately á in (1.6 mm).
Information on driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 50 °F (10 °C) Summer
tires lose elasticity and therefore traction and
braking power. Change the tires on your vehicle
to M+S tires. Using summer tires at very cold
temperatures could cause tears to form, thereby
damaging the tires permanently. Freightliner
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