DODGE SPRINTER 2004 1.G Workshop Manual

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CONTENTS
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Interior Mirror (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Electrically Adjustable Exterior Mirror
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Seat . . . . . . . . . 54Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Armrest (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Head Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Folding Seat at Partition (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 57

Seat Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Rear Seat Bench Removal and Installation . . . . . 58Retrofitting Seat Mounting Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Headlamp Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Fog Lamp Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Interior Lamps in the Driver and Rear-Seat
Passenger Area/Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Interior Lamps with Interior Sensor Protection
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Interior Lighting with Reading Lamp, Front
Passenger Space Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Interior Cargo Area Lighting (Optional) . . . . . 65

Multifunction Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Mechanical Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Electric Window Operation (Optional) . . . . . . . 68

Windshield Wiper Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Windshield wipers with rain sensor
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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Speed Control (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Manual Sun Roof (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Electric Sun Roof (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Mechanical Sun Roof Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Ashtray/Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Electrical Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Glove Compartment Lockable (Optional) . . . . 79

Compartments in Front Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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MIRROR A DJUSTMENT
Interior Mirror (Optional)1. Normal position (DAY)
2. Anti-glare position (NIGHT)
Electrically A djustable Exterior Mirror (Optional)The switch is located in the door lining next to the door
handle.
Mirror adjustment, left (1)
Mirror adjustment, right (2)
When the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, each
mirror may be adjusted by pressing the adjustment
button.NOTE:
The exterior mirror is heated automatically
(optional equipment) when outdoor temperatures are low.
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54 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLESEAT ADJUSTMENT
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Seat
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt
might not be properly adjusted and you could be
injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is
parked.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seat back reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
WARNING!
The rear area of the vehicle should not be used as
a play area by children when the vehicle is in mo-
tion. They could be seriously injured in an acci-
dent. Children should be seated and using the
proper restraint system.
WARNING!
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these area are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
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Comfortseat (Optional)
Seat adjustment, fore/aft (1)
Seat cushion depth (Optional) (2)
Seat height adjustment, front (3)
Seat height adjustment, rear (4)
Backrest tilt (5)
Lumbar SupportHand pump (1)
Bleeder valve (2)
Reinforce support:
Use hand pump (1).
Relieve support:
Press bleeder valve (2).
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56 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLEArmrest (Optional)Tilt adjustment (1)
By adjusting the tilt adjustment (thumbwheel) (1) the
tilt of the armrest can be changed.
Head RestraintIf you need to remove the head restraint, press the
catch at the head restraint socket and pull the head
restraint up and out.
WARNING!
You should never drive the vehicle if the head re-
straint has been removed for an occupied seat. This
could result in severe personal injuries and death in
case of an accident. Adjust the head restraint so that
it touches the back of the head at about ear level.
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Folding Seat at Partition (Optional)Key (1)
Seat cushion (2)
Fold down the seat cushion of the folding seat.
SEAT HEATER (OPTIONAL)The seat heater switch is located on
the center section of the dashboard.
The seat heater only works when the
key is in position 2 in the ignition
lock .
Low heating output, press top of the seat heater switch.
The left indicator lamp in the switch illuminates.
High heating output, press bottom of seat heater
switch. The right indicator lamp in the switch
illuminates.WARNING!
When folding down the seat cushion, make sure
that nobody can become trapped.
The risk of injury to the front-passenger is
increased in the event of sharp steering
movements or an accident if a key is inserted in
the passenger/cargo area sliding door lock.
Remove the key from the load compartment
sliding door before using the folding seat.
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58 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLEREA R SEA T BENCH REMOVA L A ND
INSTALLATION
Unlocked (1)
Locked (2)
To remove:
1. Turn all release levers on the legs of the appropriate
rear bench seat up. The rear bench seat can then
move in the seat mounting cups.
2. Lift the rear bench seat up and out of the seat
mounting cups.
WARNING!
The integrated seat belt can only offer the degree
of protection for which it is designed if you install
the specified rear bench seats correctly. Never op-
erate vehicle unless all rear bench seats are prop-
erly installed and all release levers are locked.
When retrofitting seat benches, make sure that the
exterior seat shells have four cross-ribs.
Keep the seat bench mounting cups in the vehicle
floor free from dirt and foreign objects. This is the
only way to guarantee that the locking
mechanisms will engage securely.
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To install:
1. With the rear bench seat facing in the direction of
travel, insert the legs of the rear bench seat in the
respective seat mounting cups on the floor.
2. Slide the rear bench seat forwards with some force
as far as it will go, until the release levers are heard
to engage and all release levers are parallel to the
vehicle floor.
Retrofitting Seat Mounting Cups
WARNING!
Additional rear bench seats can be added if seat
mounting cups are properly installed.
Seat mounting cups may only be installed by an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Never exceed the maximum permissible number
of rear bench seats for the specific vehicle.
For more information contact your authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
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60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLEHOOD
To open:
1. Pull the release lever (1).
The hood then opens slightly and is restrained by
the safety catch.
WARNING!
When the hood is open, there is a risk of injury due
to very hot engine components.
When the engine is running or the key is in
position 2 in the ignition lock, there is a risk of
injury due to moving engine components and the
electrical system.
The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high voltage it is
dangerous to touch any components (ignition coils,
spark plug sockets, diagnostic socket) of the
ignition system with the engine running, while
starting or if the ignition is on and the engine is
turned manually.
To help prevent severe personal injuries and death,
stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open
and the engine is running.
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 vehicle and do not open
the hood until the engine has cooled. If necessary,
call the fire department.
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