warning DODGE SPRINTER 2004 1.G Owners Manual

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

How to Use this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Vehicle Identification Number, Sample
and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Vehicle Safety Certification Label, Sample
and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Vehicle / Engine Emission Label, Sample
and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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4 INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONThis manual has been prepared with the assistance of
service and engineering specialists to acquaint you
with the operation and maintenance of your new
vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information
Booklet and various customer oriented documents.
You are urged to read these publications carefully.
Following the instructions and recommendations in
this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable
operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with
the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your dealer
knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained
technicians and genuine Mopar
® parts, and is
interested in your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MA NUA LConsult the table of contents to determine which
section contains the information you desire.
The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains
a complete listing of all subjects.WA RNINGS A ND CA UTIONSThis manual contains WARNINGS against operating
procedures which could result in an accident or bodily
injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures
which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire manual you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer-
tain vehicle components contain or emit chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproduction
harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in ve-
hicles, and certain products of component wear,
contain chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other re-
productive harm.
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8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Seat Belt Warning Lamp and Airbag
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Fastening and Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Belt Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Airbag and Belt Tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . 40Driver’s Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Front Seat Passenger Airbag
(not in conjunction with folding seat in
partition wall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Belt Tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Safety Precautions for the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Engine Break-In Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46The first 1,000 miles (about 1,500 km) . . . . . . . . 46Engine Oil Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Inhalation of Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Tie Down Rings (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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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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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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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 Π(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 Πbutton 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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The vehicle will be centrally locked if all doors are
closed.
Switching Off the Alarm and Unlocking the Vehicle
Press the alarm pushbutton up one more time.
The vehicle will be centrally unlocked if it was not
centrally locked before the alarm was manually
triggered.
OPENING/CLOSING DOORSFront Doors
WARNING!
Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle,
even if they are secured by a child restraint sys-
tem. The children could
 injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
 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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