display DODGE SPRINTER 2004 1.G Owners Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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CONTENTS
Ignition Lock / Starter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Central Locking (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Unlocking: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Locking: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Central Locking Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Locking Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Locking and Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15To Program the Automatic Lock Feature when
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Remote Keyless Entry (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Unlocking with Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . 17Locking with Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . 18

Replacing Batteries in Remote Keyless Entry . . . 18

Security System with Towing and Passenger
Compartment Protection (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Audible Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Visual Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Switching off the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Towing Protection and Passenger Compartment
Protection Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Towing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Switching off the Towing Protection . . . . . . . . . 20Passenger Compartment Protection . . . . . . . . . 21Switching off the Passenger Compartment
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Alarm Pushbutton (Vehicles with Security
Systems only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Opening/Closing doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Rear Cargo Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Passenger/Cargo Area Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEH ICLEImmobilizer The immobilizer is automatically activated when the
key is removed from the ignition lock. The engine
cann ot be started. As soon as the correct k ey is i nser ted
into the ignition lock, the immobilizer is deactivated.
For notes on the remote keyless entry, refer to "Remote
Keyless Entry".
NOTE: If the engine cannot be started and the displays
Á and î appear alternately in the multi-function
indicator when the key is in position 2 in the ignition
lock, a fault has developed or the key used has not been
activated.
Remove the key and repeat the starting procedure. If
the engine still cannot be started, consult an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.Freightliner-all.book Pag e 10 Monday , December 1, 2003 2:54 PM

12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEH ICLE
Unlocking:If a door lock or interior handle on the driver or front-
seat passenger door is unlocked, only the driver or
front-seat passenger door will be unlocked.
NOTE: If a door lock or interior handle on the sliding
door or tailgate is unlocked, only the sliding door or
tailgate will be unlocked.Locking:All doors are automatically locked if a door lock or
interior handle is locked.
NOTE: If the central locking automatically unlocks
again after having been locked, at least one door is
closed incorrectly.
If it then locks again within about 5 seconds, then all
closed doors are locked.
The central locking displays vehicle locking with one
or more open doors by means of a special function
sequence (locking, unlocking, locking). Once closing
has been completed, an open door will not
automatically be locked.
WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle,
even if they are secured by a child restraint system.
The children could• injure themselves on parts of the vehicles
 release the child-proof locks by pressing the
central locking button and could thereby open
the doors and
 cause injury to others as a result
 get out of the vehicle and could either injure
themselves when doing so or they could be
injured by the traffic approaching from the rear
 suffer serious or fatal effects in the event of long
periods of hot weather
 release the parking brake. The vehicle could
then start moving of its own accord.Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries, death and property damage.
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEH ICLE
Locking Status DisplayLeft-hand indicator lamp is illuminated:
The driver’s door is locked.
Right-hand indicator lamp is illuminated:
Front-seat passenger door and rear-seat passenger
area/cargo area are locked.
Both indicator lamps are illuminated:
The entire vehicle is locked.
If an indicator lamp flashes:
At least one door has not been properly closed.
NOTE: The indicator lamps go out,
once the remote keyless entry transmitter has been
used to completely lock the vehicle;
if the ignition lock is in the position 0, and once the
interior handles/closing cylinders have been used to
completely lock the vehicle;
after about 15 minutes in position 0 in the ignition lock.
The display can be reactivated by pressing the central
locking switch, located on the center section of the
dashboard.
WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle,
even if they are secured by a child restraint system.
The children could injure themselves on parts of the vehicles
 release the child-proof locks by pressing the
central locking button and could thereby open
the doors and
 cause injury to others as a result
 get out of the vehicle and could either injure
themselves when doing so or they could be
injured by the traffic approaching from the rear
 suffer serious or fatal effects in the event of long
periods of hot weather
 release the parking brake. The vehicle could
then start moving of its own accord.Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries, death and property damage.
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEH ICLEAuAutomatic Unlocking in Case of an Accident
The doors will unlock in the event of certain accidents,
provided that the power supply is still maintained.REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (OPTIONAL)This transmitter complies with FCC rules part 15 and
with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may be received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.NOTE: Included with your vehicle are2 remote
keyless entry transmitters plus removable mechanical
key.
Keys which were not included with delivery must be
activated at an authorized Sprinter Dealer before they
can be used.
If a non-activated key is used, after the fourth attempt
to start, the starting process will be blocked for 1
minute.
The multi-function display will alternately show Á
and î, refer to "Immobilizer".
Malfunctions could occur if the remote keyless entry
transmitter is exposed to moisture. As a precaution,
both remote keyless entry transmitters should always
be carried.
The remote keyless entry transmitter transmits in all
directions. It does not have to be pointed at the vehicle.
Do not expose the remote keyless entry transmitter to
high levels of electromagnetic radiation in order to
avoid the risk of malfunctions.
The remote keyless entry transmitter has an average
range of about 32 ft (about 10 m). Always verify the
CAUTION!
In case of an accident, rescue from the outside may
be more difficult if the vehicle is locked.
To unlock the vehicle after the engine is started,
refer to ‘‘Central Locking Switch’’.
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28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEH ICLEPress lock button (1)
(all doors are locked)
If the central locking automatically unlocks again after
having been locked, at least one door is closed
incorrectly.
If it then locks again within about 5 seconds, then all
closed doors are locked.
The central locking displays vehicle locking with one
or more open doors by means of a special function
sequence (locking, unlocking, locking). Once closing
has been completed, an open door will not
automatically be locked.
NOTE: If an open sliding door is locked before being
closed, then only the sliding door will be locked.In vehicles without central locking only the respective
door will be locked or unlocked.
Please note anti-theft alarm system: The anti-theft
alarm will be triggered when the doors are manually
unlocked. Cancel alarm by pressing buttonŒ. The
anti-theft alarm system will not be activated when the
doors are manually locked.
CAUTION!
In case of an accident, rescue from the outside may
be more difficult if the vehicle is locked.
To unlock the vehicle after the engine is started,
refer to
"Central Locking Switch
".
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If the central locking automatically unlocks again after
having been locked, at least one door is closed
incorrectly.
If it then locks again within about 5 seconds, then all
closed doors are locked.
The central locking displays vehicle locking with one
or more open doors by means of a special function
sequence (locking, unlocking, locking). Once closing
has been completed, an open door will not
automatically be locked.
NOTE: In vehicles without central locking only the
respective door will be locked or unlocked.Opening Left-Hand Door
To open:
Move the handle up.
To close:
Close the door until it engages.Freightliner-all.book Pag e 31 Monday , December 1, 2003 2:54 PM

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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CONTENTS
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . 85Multi-Function Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Odometer and Trip Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Instrument and Display Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . 90Outside Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Tachometer (Engine rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Fuel Gauge with Reserve Fuel Indicator Lamp . 94Battery Charge Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Water in Fuel Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Coolant Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Engine Control Unit Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . 99Indicator Lamp Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Switch Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

ASSYST Maintenance Computer (Optional). . . . 103Engine Oil Level – Display in Instrument
Cluster (Vehicles with ASSYST Maintenance
Computer only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Displaying Engine Oil Level with Engine Off . . . 106

Engine Oil Level Indicator in Instrument
Cluster (Vehicles without ASSYST Maintenance
Computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Heating, Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Air Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111De-Fogging and De-Icing The Front
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Side Air Vents and Center Air Vents . . . . . . . . 113Upper Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Heated Rear Window (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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86 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELLegend For Instrument Cluster And Indicator Lamps
1. Tachometer (Engine rpm), refer to "Tachometer
(Engine rpm)".
2. Turn signal indicator lamp (left), refer to
"Combination Switch".
3. Turn signal indicator lamp (right), refer to
"Combination switch".
4. ASR warning lamp or ESP warning lamp.
5. Speedometer.
6. Multi-function indicator, refer to "Multi-Function
Indicator".
7. Gear selector lever position.
8. Coolant temperature gauge, refer to "Coolant
Temperature Gauge".9. Fuel gauge with reserve fuel indicator lamp
(yellow), refer to "Fuel Gauge with Reserve Fuel
Indicator Lamp".
10. Warning and indicator lamps.
11. Odometer/trip meter selector, refer to "Odometer
and Trip Meter".
Clock/outside temperature display selector, refer
to "Clock and Outside Temperature Display".
12. Instrument lighting brighter/dimmer, refer to
"Instrument Lighting".Freightliner-all.book Pag e 86 Monday , December 1, 2003 2:54 PM

88 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELThe multi-function indicator can be used to call up the
odometer, trip meter, clock and outside temperature,
or information such as remaining time/distance until
the next service is due, or the engine oil level.
The multi-function indicator is activated by:
Turning the key to position 2 in the ignition lock,
opening the driver’s door,
pressing one of the buttons (‘), I, ç or
æ,
switching the side lights on, refer to "Combination
Switch".1. Press the button (‘) to switch between the
odometer and the trip meter, and to reset the trip
meter.
Press the button (‘) to activate the ASSYST
maintenance computer.
2. Press the I button to switch between the time
and outside temperature and to activate the time
adjustment.
3. Press the ç to adjust (dim) the display and
instrument lighting and to adjust the clock.
4. Press the æ to adjust (brighten) the display and
instrument lighting and to adjust the clock.Freightliner-all.book Pag e 88 Monday , December 1, 2003 2:54 PM