check engine DODGE SPRINTER 2004 1.G Owner's Manual

214 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
 Open the hood.
 At first, only turn the radiator cap to the first detent
to release the pressure from the cooling system.
Only then should the radiator cap be removed
completely.
 To add coolant:
If the engine is cold:
Add coolant until the coolant level reaches the base
area which is visible through the filler opening (area
moistened).
If the engine is already at its regular operating
temperature:
Add coolant until the coolant level is about 0.6 inch
WARNING!
In order to avoid any possibly serious burns:
 If you see flames or smoke coming from the
engine compartment, or if the coolant
temperature gauge indicates that the engine is
overheated, do not open the hood. Move away
from the vehicle and do not open the hood until
the engine has cooled. If necessary, call the fire
department.
 Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir
if engine temperature is above 194 °F (+90 ×C).
Allow engine to cool down before removing cap.
The coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is
under pressure.
 Using a rag, slowly open cap approximately 1/2
turn to relieve excess pressure. If opened
immediately, scalding hot fluid and steam will
be blown out under pressure.
 Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may
burn if it comes into contact with hot engine
parts.
 Check coolant level only with the engine
switched off and the key in position 0 in the
ignition lock.
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(1.5 cm) above the base area which is visible
through the filler opening.
 Replace and tighten the radiator cap.
If a large quantity of coolant has been lost, or if smaller
amounts are lost at regular intervals, have the engine
cooling system examined by an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
For coolant composition and water quality, contact
your Sprinter Dealer.
WINTER OPERATIONHave your vehicle winterized by an authorized
Sprinter Dealer before the onset of winter.
 Have the engine oil changed, if the engine oil filled
is not approved for winter use.
 Coolant: antifreeze/anti-corrosion concentration in
the coolant checked.
 Windshield washer system: add winter concentrate
to the washer fluid.
 Battery: the battery will lose capacity as
temperatures drop. Only a well-charged battery will
ensure reliable engine starting even at low outside
temperatures.
 Tires: fit M+S radial tires, taking note of the
maximum permissible speed of the tires fitted.
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216 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEBA TTERIESThe standard battery is located in the engine
compartment.The auxiliary battery is located underneath the front
passenger seat (optional equipment).
The battery will not achieve its maximum service life
unless it is kept adequately charged at all times. If the
vehicle is used primarily for short distances, or left
parked for lengthy periods, have the battery charge
checked more frequently.
Disconnecting the Battery
WARNING!
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
severe personal injuries and death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting, you
might get injured, if the battery explodes.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush
affected area with water and seek medical help if
necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which
is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or
sparks away from battery, avoid improper
connection of jumper cables, smoking etc.
Use only impact-resistant batteries with a central
gas release cover to prevent corrosion damage and
to prevent occupants from caustic burns in the
event of an accident.
CAUTION!
Do not loosen or remove the battery terminal
clamps while the engine is running or the key is in
the ignition lock as this could damage electrical or
electronic equipment beyond repair. All electrical
consumers must be switched off.
Do not place any metal objects on the battery.
Doing so may cause a short-circuit.
Loosen and remove the negative terminal clamp
first, then the positive terminal.
Afterwards disconnect vent tube from the fitting.
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

Maintenance - Without ASSYST Maintenance
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

Maintenance - With ASSYST Maintenance
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Regular Check-Ups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Special Maintenance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 251Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Dust Filter for Heating/Ventilation
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

Engine Oil Change and Filter Replacement . . . . 251Once a Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

Scope of Work for Maintenance service . . . . . . . 252Oil Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252Additional Maintenance Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254Additional Maintenance Work
After ... Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
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MA INTENA NCE - WITH A SSYST MA INTENA NCE
COMPUTERASSYST provides you with information on the best
possible timing for maintenance work.
NOTE: The engine manufacturer strongly
recommends the use of synthetic engine oils, such as
Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40.
When the next maintenance service is due, this will be
indicated in the multi-function display with the
symbol
9 Oil service
9 Maintenance service - displayed in km/miles
or days.
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If the display shows the number of days, the symbol
È will also appear in the multi-function display.
You should have the maintenance performed within
the stated period/distance.
The service indicator will be reset by your Sprinter
Dealer after an oil service and/or maintenance service
has been performed.
REGULA R CHECK-UPSTo maintain the safe operation of your vehicle, it is
recommended that you perform the following tasks on
a regular basis (i.e., weekly or whenever the vehicle is
refueled). Check:
 Engine oil level
 Brake system, clutch mechanism – fluid level
 Battery – acid level
 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning
system – fluid level
 Mechanical assemblies (e. g. ,engine, transmission,
etc.) – check for leaks
 Condition of tires and tire pressures
 All exterior lights
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SPECIAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTSIf bodies built by manufacturers other than
DaimlerChrysler Corporation are fitted to the vehicle, the
maintenance requirements and lubrication intervals
specified by the body manufacturer must be adhered to,
in addition to all standard maintenance requirements.Brake FluidOnly use brake fluids approved by the manufacturer
(DOT 4 plus). Information about brake fluids is
available from your Sprinter Dealer.CoolantHave the corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze concentration
in the coolant checked before the onset of winter (once
a year in countries with high prevailing temperatures).
Have the coolant renewed every five years or 100,000
miles.Dust Filter for Heating/Ventilation ReplacementThe dust filter and the tailgate interior filter are
renewed during routine maintenance service.
However, if operating conditions are dusty, these
filters should be renewed more frequently.
ENGINE OIL CHA NGE A ND FILTER
REPLACEMENTIn a minimum, change the engine oil and oil filter once
a year - even if the vehicle mileage per year is extremly
low. For standard oil service schedules, please see the
chapter oil service and maintenance service.Once a YearSelect the viscosity of the engine oil (SAE classes)
according to the outside air temperature.
Only use engine oil approved by DaimlerChrysler
Corporation if following the ASSYST system
guidelines.
Information is available from your Sprinter Dealer.
If the fuel used has a sulphur content exceeding 0.05 %
by weight, the service intervals should be split in half.
If the sulphur content of the fuel used is between 0.3%
and 0.8% by weight, the service intervals should be
split in half (i.e. every 5,000 miles instead of every
10,000 miles).
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SCOPE OF WORK FOR MA INTENA NCE SERVICE
Oil ServiceOil change
Engine:
Oil change and filter replacement
Check fluid levels of the following system, refill as
necessary.
If fluid is lost, trace and eliminate cause – as a separate
order.
Power-assisted steering
Lubrication work:
Trailer tow hitch (original equipment)
Maintenance
ASSYST maintenance computer resetFunction check
Signalling system,
warning and indicator lamps
Headlamps, exterior lighting
Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system
Check for leaks and damage.
Check for abrasion points and ensure that
lines are correctly routed!
All assemblies:
Engine, transmission, transfer case, front axle, rear
axle, steering, power steering pump
All lines and hoses, sensor cables
Rubber boots on front axle drive shafts,
rubber boots on front axle suspension ball joints, shock
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Check fluid levels for the following systems, correct
as necessary.
Should there be a loss of fluid which cannot be
explained by regular use, trace and eliminate
the cause.
Engine cooling system
Check corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze,
refill as necessary.
Hydraulic brake system
Battery
Windscreen washer system
Engine
Fuel filter renewal
Air cleaner with maintenance indicator:
Check degree of contamination.
Air cleaner filter element renewed as
necessary.Chassis and body
Trailer coupling:
Check operation, play and retaining fixtures
Secondary rubber springs:
Visual check
Tire pressures:
Correct as necessary, including spare tyre
Check thickness of brake pads
Brake test
Check condition of brake disks. Brake disks renewal as
necessary
– as a separate order
Check condition of steering mechanism
Heating/ventilation dust filter renewal
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INDEX 263
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Service Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Bulbs
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Front Lamp Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
CCapacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Care of Vehicle
Engine Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Headlamps, Taillamps, Turn Signal Lenses . . . . 222
Vehicle Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Care of vehicle
Paintwork, painted body components . . . . . . . . 221
Power washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Tar stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Central Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Central Locking Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Locking and Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Locking Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14To Program the Automatic Lock Feature . . . . . . . 15
Chains, Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Changing a Bulb
Additional Brake Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Exit Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Front Lamp Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Interior Lighting with Interior Sensor
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Reading Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Side-Marker Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Side-Mounted Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Taillamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Changing the Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Checking Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Checking Weights of Vehicle and Trailer. . . . . . . . . 179
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268 INDEXLock, Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Locking, Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55MMaintenance Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Maintenance Intervals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Maintenance Schedules
Additional Maintenance Work
After ... Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Dust Filter for Heating/Ventilation
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Engine Oil Change and Filter Replacement . . . . 251
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Oil Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Once a Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Regular Check-Ups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Scope of Work for Maintenance service . . . . . . . 252
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
With ASSYST Maintenance Computer . . . . . . . . 250Without ASSYST Maintenance Computer . . . . . 249
Maximum Engine Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Mechanical Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Mechanical Sun Roof Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Mirrors
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Mopar® Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Multi-Function Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Multifunction Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
OOccupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Opening/Closing doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operation, Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Ornamental Moldings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Outlet, Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Outside Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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