door lock DODGE SPRINTER 2004 1.G Owners Manual

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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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IGNITION LOCK / STA RTER SWITCH0 The steering wheel is locked when the key is
removed
To remove the key, place the selector lever in
position "P"; rotate the key in the ignition lock to
position 0; and remove the key.
1 The steering wheel is unlocked
2 Preheating and driving position
3Start positionTo engage the steering wheel lock:
After removing the key, turn the steering wheel until
the steering wheel lock engages.
To release the steering wheel lock:
Turn the steering wheel slightly while turning the key
to position 1.
NOTE: If the driver’s or passenger’s door is opened
with the key in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock, a
warning buzzer sounds.
WARNING!
Do not remove the key from the ignition lock un-
less the vehicle is stationary. Always remove the
key from the ignition lock when leaving the ve-
hicle to prevent children or unauthorized per-
sons from starting the engine.
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CENTRA L LOCKING (OPTIONA L)To unlock (1)
To lock (2)
To unlock (1)
To lock (2)
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the key from the ignition and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
WARNING!
For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive
as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
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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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After the engine is started (about 1 second), all doors
with the exception of the driver-side door are locked
automatically.
Central Locking SwitchThe central locking switch is located
on the center section of the
dashboard.
The entire vehicle or just the
passenger door and the cargo doors
can be locked or unlocked from
inside the vehicle with the central locking switch.
After the engine is started (about 1 second), all doors
with the exception of the driver-side door are locked
(standard setting).
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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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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Locking and UnlockingTo lock entire vehicle:
Press top of central locking switch.
The left and the right indicator lamp in the switch
illuminate. If one of the two indicator lamps blinks, at
least one door is not closed properly.
To unlock entire vehicle:
Press top of central locking switch again.
To lock the front-seat passenger door and the rear-seat
passenger area/cargo area:
Press bottom of central locking switch.
The right indicator lamp in the switch illuminates. If
the indicator lamp blinks, at least one door is not closed
properly.
To unlock the front-seat passenger door and the rear-
seat passenger area/cargo area:
Press bottom of central locking switch again.
To Program the A utomatic Lock Feature when
Starting the EnginePlace the key in position 2 in the ignition lock and close
all doors.To switch off automatic locking of the front-seat passenger
door and the rear-seat passenger area/cargo area:Press the central locking switch at the bottom and hold
it there for about 5 seconds. The right indicator lamp
flashes twice. Automatic locking when the engine is
started is switched off.To switch on automatic locking of the front-seat passenger
door and the rear-seat passenger area/cargo area:Press the central locking switch at the bottom and hold
it there for about 5 seconds. The right indicator lamp
flashes four times. Automatic locking when the engine
is started is switched on (standard setting).
NOTE: A door which is closed after the engine has
been started will not be locked automatically.
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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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correct operation of the remote keyless entry
transmitter by listening for the locking noise and by
checking that the white patch on the interior door
handle is visible.
When pressing the Œ or ‹ buttons, the indicator
lamp illuminates. If the indicator lamp does not
illuminate, the batteries must be replaced. For
instructions on replacing the batteries in the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
The remote keyless entry transmitter will not function
when there is a vehicle key inserted in the ignition lock.
Release button for mechanical key (1)
Indicator lamp (2)
Lock button ‹ (3)
Unlock button Œ (4)
Unlocking with Remote Keyless EntryPress the Œ button once. The driver’s door is
unlocked and the hazard warning lamp, as well as the
remote keyless entry transmitter indicator lamp, blink
once.
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEH ICLEPress the Œ button a second time. The passenger
door and cargo doors are unlocked and the turn signal
lamps, as well as the remote keyless entry transmitter
indicator lamp, blink once again. The button must be
pressed a second time within about 2.5 seconds,
otherwise the second request to open can not be
performed.
NOTE: The vehicle is automatically locked again, if
within about 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote
keyless entry transmitter, none of the doors are
opened. The hazard warning lamp does not blink.Locking with Remote Keyless EntryPress the ‹ button. The entire vehicle is locked and
the hazard warning lamp blinks three times. The
remote keyless entry transmitter indicator lamp blinks
once.
If the hazard warning lamp does not blink, at least one
door is improperly closed. Check to see if there is a
door that is not properly closed or if there is a key in the
ignition lock. Remove key from ignition lock and/or
close doors properly and press the ‹ button again.
REPLA CING BA TTERIES IN REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRYDo not touch the battery contact surfaces (insert the
batteries with a lint-free cloth).
NOTE: Do not operate the remote control while the
battery is being replaced.
WARNING!
Keep batteries away from children.
Consult a doctor immediately if a battery is
swallowed.
Dispose of used batteries in an environmentally
responsible manner.
Danger of explosion if the battery is not correctly
replaced. Replacements should always be either
of the same type or one which has been
recommended by the manufacturer.
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