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Controls in detail
Driving and parking
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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 ve-
hicle. 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 informa-
tion regarding the:
ț list of recommended makes of tire
ț tire load-bearing capacity (LI Load
Index)
ț maximum tire speed (SI Speed In-
dex)
ț tire age
Warning G
The vehicle may hydroplane despite hav-
ing 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 oncom-
ing vehicles create waves.
This may mean that the maximum
permitted water depth is exceeded.
These notes must be observed to
avoid the risk of engine damage.
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