oil DODGE SPRINTER 2004 1.G User Guide

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 107
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Briefly press button (1) twice within 1 second.
The following displays can then appear in the multi-
function indicator:
It is not necessary to add
engine oil.
1quart (about 1liter) of
engine oil must be added.
1.5 quarts (about 1.6 liters)
of engine oil must be
added.
2 quarts (about 2.1 liters) of
engine oil must be added.
Excess engine oil must be
drained or siphoned off.NOTE: If the engine oil level is correct and a warning
that the engine oil level is too high or too low is still
given, have the fault traced and rectified by an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
If it is not possible to measure the engine oil level
correctly, the È symbol will flash in the multi-
function indicator – repeat the measurement after
waiting a short time.
If no engine oil level reading is shown again, the engine
oil level can still be checked with the dipstick.
Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer to have the
system checked.
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CAUTION!
If the engine oil level is too high or too low the
engine can be damaged.
Add engine oil or siphon or drain off engine oil
until the engine oil level is between the lower and
upper marks on the dipstick. Only add engine oil
up to the upper mark-do not overfill.If the engine oil level is above maximum, there is a
danger of damage to the engine or catalytic converter.
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108 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR IN INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
(VEHICLES WITHOUT ASSYST MAINTENANCE
COMPUTER)If the : indicator lamp lights up when the engine is
running, the engine oil level has dropped to the
minimum mark. Check the engine oil level without
delay and add engine oil up to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
If there is no engine oil in the oil sump, a warning
buzzer will sound if the key is turned to position 2 in
the ignition lock or if the vehicle is being driven, and
the warning
will appear in the multi-function indicator. About 2
quarts (1.9 liters) of oil must be added.
Check the engine oil level without delay and add
engine oil to the upper mark on the dipstick.
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CAUTION!
If the : indicator lamp lights up, the warning
symbol in the multi-function indicator appears
and the warning buzzer sounds, the operating
safety of the engine is endangered (possibility of
engine damage).
Safely pull off the road and turn off the engine (do
not restart the engine). Determine the cause of the
problem. If there are no obvious signs of leakage,
add engine oil. The engine oil level must be
between the lower and upper marks on the
dipstick. Only add engine oil up to the upper
mark – do not overfill.
If the engine oil level is above maximum, there is
a danger of damage to the engine or catalytic
converter.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 135
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POWER ASSISTANCE STARTING THE ENGINE
Battery charge warning lamp (1)
Engine oil level indicator lamp (2)
Preheater indicator lamp (3)
WARNING!
When the engine is not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering system. In
this case, it is important to keep in mind that a
considerably higher degree of effort is necessary
to brake and steer the vehicle.
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136 STARTING AND OPERATING1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Automatic transmission, shift selector lever to "P"
or "N" position, refer to "Automatic Transmission".
3. Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
4. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
The preheater indicator lampq lights up.5. Turn the key clockwise to the stop as soon as the
preheater indicator lamp
q
goes out.
If the engine is at its normal operating temperature,
the preheater indicator lamp will only light up briefly.
Release the key as soon as the engine is running.
NOTE: The key must be returned to position 0 in the
ignition lock before repeating the starting procedure.
If the displayÁ lights up alternately withî in
the multi-function display, there is an immobilizer
malfunction or the key used has not been
programmed.
The: engine oil level warning lamp and the#
battery charge warning lamp must go out after the
engine is started.
If either lamp remains on, stop the engine at once and
have the cause traced and repaired by an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
During the trip, check the displays and the warning/
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster at regular
intervals.
For instrument cluster and indicator lamps.Maximum Engine SpeedThe maximum engine speed for all vehicles is
4,200 rpm.
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164 STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING!
Fitting other wheel sizes to the vehicle will change
the vehicle’s handling characteristics and may
lead to an accident resulting in severe personal in-
juries, death and property damage.
Do not use retreaded/ remolded tires. This process
does not always permit previous damage to the
detected. Therefore vehicle safety cannot be
guaranteed if retreaded/remolded tires are fitted
.
WARNING!
A wheel could work loose. To avoid the risk of serious or
fatal injuries or vehicle damage, please bear the follow-
ing points in mind: Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or
rusted.
 Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts. If a wheel hub thread is damaged, you must not drive the
vehicle. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Be sure to use correct mounting bolts. Check
tightness of wheel bolts or nuts regularly and
retighten with a torque wrench, if necessary.
Tighten wheel bolts or nuts in a cross-pattern
sequence.Mounting bolts and tightening torque, see Chapter 12,
‘‘Installing a Wheel’’. After changing a wheel, the wheel bolts or nuts
must be tightened once the vehicle has been
driven for about 30 miles (50 km).If new or repainted wheels are fitted, the wheel bolts or
nuts must be retightened again after about 600 to 3,000
miles (about 1,000 to 5,000 km).
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170 STARTING AND OPERATINGSNOW CHA INSInstall snow chains on rear wheels only. Install snow
chains on exterior wheel in vehicles with double tires.
Comply with the manufacturer’s installation
instructions.
NOTE: Vehicles with snow chains installed are only to
be driven on a snow-covered surface. The snow chains
must be removed on road surfaces free of snow.FUELSUse only commercially available vehicular diesel fuels
No. 2 or No. 1 (ASTM D 975 No. 2-D or No. 1-D).
If diesel fuels are used with a sulphur content
exceeding 0.05 % by weight, engine oil change
intervals must be shortened. Please contact your
Sprinter Dealer to obtain the necessary information.
Marine diesel fuel, heating oil or the like must not be
used.
Refueling from drums or canisters may lead to the fuel
becoming contaminated. This in turn can cause faults
in the fuel system. Always filter the fuel before adding
it to the vehicle’s tank.
Fuel Filter with Water SeparatorCheck the water separator when the fuel indicator
lamp does not go out or comes on while the engine
is running. For more information on the indicator
lamp .
The interval for changing the fuel filter is reduced to
10,000 miles (about 15,000 km).
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188 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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".
WARNING!
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the
vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into ei-
ther side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal in-
jury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a
wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle
while it is supported by the jack only.
Keep hands and feet away from the area under the
lifted vehicle. Always firmly set parking brake
and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle
is raised.
Always use the jack on a level surface.
Do not change wheels on either steep uphill or
downhill grades. Be sure that the jack arm end is
fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. The
vehicle may begin to move and fall from the jack
which could cause serious or fatal personal injury
and property damage.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity
jack stands before working under the vehicle.
Precautions when changing a wheel:
For the torque, refer to "Installing a wheel";
Do not damage, grease or oil wheel bolts or their
threads.
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.
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196 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIESINSTALLING A WHEELWheel bolts for pressed steel wheels (1)
Wheel bolts for light-alloy wheels (Optional) (2)NOTE: The optional light alloy wheels are supplied
with 5 short wheel lug bolts enclosed for the steel spare
wheel in the vehicle tool kit.
 Before fitting the spare wheel, clean rust and dirt off
the contact surfaces of the wheel and the wheel hub,
and from the wheel bolts.
 Note the specified wheel and tire size, tire load
capacity and speed code.
 Do not change the tire’s direction of rotation.
 Do not damage, grease or oil wheel bolts or their
threads.
WARNING!
Different wheel bolts are required for pressed
steel and light-alloy wheels.
Incorrect wheel lug bolts for the wheels could
work loose, thereby causing you to lose control of
the vehicle. This could cause an accident resulting
in severe personal injuries and and property
damage.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 197
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Centering wheels with wheel bolts
 If dual assemblies are used, before placement the
inner wheel should be inspected to ensure that all
ball bearing rings are in proper position.
 Install the wheel and snug the wheel bolts.
 Slightly tighten wheel bolts.
 Slowly open jack release valve to lower vehicle until
tire is resting on ground.
 Tighten the wheel bolts in a crosswise pattern to the
specified torque with a torque wrench.
Tightening torque for 8,550 lbs (3,880 kgs)
(vehicle type 2500 C/HC/SHC):
Steel wheel – 177 lbf.ft ±7 lbf.ft (240 N.m ±10 N.m)
Light alloy wheel – 138 lbf.ft ±14 lbf.ft
(190 N.m ±20 N.m)
WARNING!
Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened
mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
To avoid the risk of serious or fatal injuries or ve-
hicle damage, please bear the following points in
mind:• Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or
rusted.• Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts• If a wheel hub thread is damaged, you must not
drive the vehicle. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop.
WARNING!
Do not tighten the wheel bolts and wheel nuts
completely while the vehicle is still jacked up.
The vehicle could tip.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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CONTENTS
Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Sprinter Original Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207Disposal of Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Emission Related Component Warranty
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Regular Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208Windshield Washer System Fluid Reservoir . 209Air Filter Restriction Indicator (Optional) . . . 209Engine Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210Ribbed V-Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211Hydraulic Brake System, Clutch Mechanism
Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Checking Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Winter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216Disconnecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216Reconnecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Replacing Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218Appearance Car and Corrosion Protection . . 219Power Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220Automatic Car Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221Tar Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221Paintwork, Painted Body Components . . . . . . 221Engine Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221Vehicle Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222Ornamental Moldings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222Headlamps, Taillamps, Turn Signal Lenses . . 222Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
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