air conditioning DODGE SPRINTER 2004 1.G Owners Manual

82 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Windshield Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST) . . . . 115

Air Conditioning, Regulated (Optional) . . . . . . 115Climate Control (on Vehicles with Air
Conditioning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Dehumidification
(on Vehicles with Air Conditioning) . . . . . . . . 117Air Conditioner for the Rear Passenger
Compartment (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Air Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Air Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Electric Blower (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Heater Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Auxiliary Heater – Water or Air Heater
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Auxiliary Heater Switch
(Water Heater only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Timer Auxiliary Heater
(Water and Air Heater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Settings with the Auxiliary Heater
switched on (only with Water Heater) . . . . . . 129

Auxiliary Heat Exchanger in Load
Compartment, only with Auxiliary Water
Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Auxiliary Heater – Tips for Coping with
Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Overheating (Water Heater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Overheating (Air Heater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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84 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELLegend For Instruments And Controls
1. Left-hand air vent.
2. Multifunction switch.
3. Cruise control.
4. Hood release lever.
5. Instrument cluster, refer to "Instrument Cluster
and Indicator Lamps".
6. Hazard warning flasher switch.
7. Steering wheel with horn, front driver airbag.
8. Fuse box.
9. Windshield wiper switch, refer to "Windshield
Wiper Switch".
10. Ignition lock/starter switch.
11. Center air vents.
12. Upper air vents.
13. Radio, see individual manual.14. Temperature control switch.
15. Airflow control switch.
16. Air distribution switch.
17. Temperature sensor, automatic heating
control / air conditioning, regulated.
18. Air conditioning switch.
19. Heater booster switch.
20. Residual engine heat utilization switch.
21. Gear selector lever (automatic transmission)
22. Timer for auxiliary heater (water- or air heater).
23. Electrical outlet.
24. Ashtray.
25. Cup holder.
26. Front passenger airbag.
27. Right-hand air vent.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 111
4
Select air recirculation if dust or unpleasant odors
enter the vehicle.
NOTE: Prolonged air recirculation can worsen the air
quality and lead to fogging up of the windows. Shut off
air recirculation as soon as possible.
Only with automatic heat regulation and regulated air
conditioning (Optional):
Air recirculation is automatically switched off after
about 15 minutes or when engine is shut off.
Heating1. Set the airflow control (2) as required.
2. Set the temperature control (1) as required.
3. Set the air distribution control (3) between Y
and X.
4. Switch off air recirculation, refer to "Air
Recirculation".
5. Adjust the air vents as required, refer to "Side Air
Vents and Center Air Vents".
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112 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELDe-Fogging and De-Icing The Front Windows1. Set the airflow control (2) to position 3 or 4.
2. Set the temperature control (1)
to P.
3. Set the air distribution control (3) to Z.
4. Switch off air recirculation, refer to "Air
Recirculation".NOTE: On vehicles with auxiliary heater (water
heater):
The additional heat exchanger in the load
compartment should be switched off to quickly de-fog
and de-ice the windshield and front side windows,
refer to "Auxiliary Heat Exchanger in Load
Compartment".
For how to switch on heater booster mode, refer to
"Heater Booster".
On vehicles with air conditioner (Optional):
At outside temperatures above 41 °F (+5 °C), switch on
the air conditioner for quicker dehumidification, refer
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 115
4
Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST)
The REST switch (1) is located on the
center section of the dashboard.
The residual engine heat utilization
system can be used to keep the
vehicle interior warm for some time
after the engine is switched off.
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock or
remove it altogether.
To switch on:
1. Press the residual engine heat utilization switch (1),
the indicator lamp (2) lights up.
The blower will run at speed 1 regardless of the
setting of the airflow control.
2. Set the temperature control as required, refer to
"Heating, Ventilation".
To switch off:
Press the residual engine heat utilization switch (1)
again, the indicator lamp (2) goes out.The residual engine heat utilization is automatically
switched off if:
1. If the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition lock,
2. after about 30 minutes,
3. if the battery voltage is too low.
A IR CONDITIONING, REGULA TED (OPTIONA L)
The air conditioning switch (1) is
located on the center section of the
dashboard.
The air conditioning can be used to
cool or dehumidify the air in the
vehicle. The selected temperature is
reached as quickly as possible and
then held constant.
The air conditioning is only operational when the
engine is running.
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116 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELTo switch on:
Press switch (1), the indicator lamp (2) in the switch
lights up.
To switch off:
Press switch (1) again, the indicator lamp (2) goes out.
NOTE: Run the air conditioning at least once a month
for about 10 minutes.
It is possible that the air conditioning will
automatically switch off at outside temperatures below
41 °F (+5 °C). Dehumidification is then also not
possible.
Condensation may emerge from the underside of the
vehicle.
The air conditioner only uses the refrigerant R-134a.
This refrigerant does not damage the earth’s ozone
layer.
Climate Control (on Vehicles with A ir Conditioning)1. Set the airflow control (2) to position 1 to 4.
Position 4 gives maximum cooling.
2. Set the temperature switch (1) as required (The
interior temperature is regulated by the
Tempmatik. If the interior temperature falls below
the preset temperature, warm air is automatically
supplied).
3. Set the air distribution control (3) to h.
4. To switch on air conditioning, press switch (4).
WARNING!
While driving, deactivate the air conditioning
only temporarily to prevent window fogging.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 117
4
NOTE: Open and adjust the air vents as required, refer
to "Side Air Vents and Center Air Vents".
At high outside temperatures, a better cooling
performance is achieved by switching on air
recirculation. For note on air recirculation, refer to "Air
Recirculation".
Dehumidification
(on Vehicles with Air Conditioning)1. Set the airflow control (2) to position 3 or 4.
2. Set the temperature control (1) as required.
3. Set the air distribution control (3) between X
and Z.
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118 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELNOTE: It is possible that the air conditioning will
automatically switch off at outside temperatures below
41 °F (+5 °C). Dehumidification is then also not
possible.
To switch on air conditioner, press switch (4).
Open the side air vents as required, refer to "Side Air
Vents and Center Air Vents".A ir Conditioner for the Rear Passenger
Compartment (Optional)
The air conditioner for the rear
passenger compartment must be
used in conjunction with “Air
Conditioning, Regulated”, refer to
“Air Conditioning, Regulated”.1. Air conditioning,
regulated switch
2. Air conditioning,
regulated
indicator lamp
3. Airflow switch
4. Temperature
control
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 119
4
To switch it on:
1. Press switch (1) on air conditioning, regulated.
The indicator lamp (2) will light up.
2. Operate the airflow switch (3).
Blower level 1, press the airflow switch (3)
upwards; the left-hand indicator lamp will light up.
Blower level 2, press the airflow switch (3)
downwards; the right-hand indicator lamp will
light up.
3. Set temperature control (4) as needed.
Increase cooling turn upwards.
Decrease cooling turn downwards.
To switch off:
1. Switch the airflow switch (3) to the center position.
2. Press switch (1) air conditioning, regulated; the
indicator lamp (2) will go out.
Air RecirculationRecirculation mode can now be assisted by the air
conditioner for rear passenger compartment.
To switch it on:
Operate the airflow switch (3)
Blower level 1, press the airflow switch (3) upwards;
the left-hand indicator lamp will light up.
Blower level 2, press the airflow switch (3)
downwards; the right-hand indicator lamp will light
up.
To switch off:
Switch the airflow switch (3) to the center position.
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INDEX
10
A Special Note Concerning Vehicle Alteration . . . . 184
Acceleration Skid Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Warning Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137, 157
Acceleration Skid Control (ASR). . . . . . . . . . . . 157, 158
Air Bag, Front Seat Passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Air Conditioner for the Rear Passenger
Compartment
Air Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Air Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Air Conditioning
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Dehumidification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Rear Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Air Conditioning, Regulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Air Filter Restriction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Air Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Air Vents
Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Upper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Driver’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Airbag Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Airbag, Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Alarm Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Freightliner-all.book Pag e 261 Monday, December 1, 2003 2:54 PM