engine DODGE SPRINTER 2005 1.G Owner's Manual

88 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Upper Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Heated Rear Window (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Windshield Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST) . . . . 122


Air Conditioning, Regulated (Optional) . . . . . . 122
Climate Control (on Vehicles with Air
Conditioning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Dehumidification
(on Vehicles with Air Conditioning) . . . . . . . . 124
Air Conditioner for the Rear Passenger
Compartment (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Air Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Air Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127


Electric Blower (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128


Heater Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129


Auxiliary Heater – Water or Air Heater
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Auxiliary Heater Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Timer Auxiliary Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Settings with the Auxiliary Heater
switched on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136


Auxiliary Heat Exchanger in Load
Compartment, only with Auxiliary Heater
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137


Auxiliary Heater – Tips for Coping with
Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

90 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELLegend For Instruments And Controls
1. Left-hand air vent.
2. Multifunction switch.
3. Speed 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 .
23. Electrical outlet .
24. Ashtray .
25. Cup holder .
26. Front passenger airbag .
27. Right-hand air vent .
28. Glove compartment .
NOTE: For layout of switches, see previous page.

92 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 "Multifunction Switch".
3. Turn signal indicator lamp (right), refer to "Multifunction 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".
* 2500 Type vehicles only 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".

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Indicator Lamp Symbolsv
Acceleration skid control (ASR)
or electronic stabi lity program (ESP)*
or slippery surface warning.
1
Airbag Malfunction (USA only).
Parking brake applied.
A
High beam on, refer to "Multifunction Switch".
#
Battery not being charged,
refer to "Battery Charge Indicator Lamp".
Water in fuel filter, refer to "Water in Fuel
Indicator Lamp".
2
Brake pads worn.
:
Engine oil level too low,
refer to "Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp".
/
Coolant level too low,
refer to "Coolant Level Indicator Lamp".
;
Brake fluid level too low and electronic brake force
distribution (EBD) malfunction (USA only).
*2500 Type Vehicles only.
3
Brake fluid level too low and electronic brake force
distribution (EBD) malfunction (Canada only).
<
Seat belt warning lamp.
-
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) malfunction.
Electronic stability program (ESP)* malfunction.
±
Engine control unit malfunction.
k
Acceleration skid control (ASR) malfunction
and brake assist system (BAS)
1malfunction.
™
Constant RPMs on.
W
Fluid level in windshield washer low.
q
Preheating.

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The 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.
If your vehicle is equipped with reversing aid, the
multi-function indicator also displays the distance
between your vehicle and a detected obstacle.
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.

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Tachometer (Engine rpm)Do not exceed the maximum permissible engine speed.
NOTE: To protect the engine, its fuel supply is
interrupted when the maximum rpm is reached.
Despite this, the maximum rpm can still be exceeded in
overrun mode (e.g. when driving downhill).
Coolant Temperature GaugeThe coolant temperature is displayed when the key is
in position 2 in the ignition lock.
If corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze is present in the
correct concentration in the coolant, the coolant
temperature will be between 185 °F (+85 °C) and
250 °F (+120 °C), depending on operating conditions.
If the needle reaches the red section, do not continue to
drive the vehicle.

102 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELFor coolant level indicator lamp /, refer to "Coolant
Level Indicator Lamp".
NOTE: Coolant temperature display
°F in USA only.
°C in Canada only.
CAUTION!
Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the
engine running as you would not be able to react to
the temperature indicator if the engine overheats.
This would lead in turn to engine damage.
WARNING!
Driving when your engine is badly overheated
can cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You could
be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated
engine can cause serious burns and can occur just
by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the
engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do
not stand near the vehicle until it cools down.

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Fuel Gauge with Reserve Fuel Indicator LampThe fuel level is displayed when the key is in position
2 in the ignition lock. The reserve fuel indicator lamp (1) lights up for
about 2 seconds.
If the reserve fuel indicator lamp remains on or lights
up again when the engine is running, the fuel in the
tank hasreached reserve level.
Reserve level: about 2.8 US gal (10.5 liters).
NOTE:
If the fuel gauge sensor is damaged, the reserve
fuel indictor lamp (1) will light up and the needle will
vary its position between the maximum and minimum
marks. Have the malfunction traced and rectified by an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.

104 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELBattery Charge Indicator LampWhen the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the
battery charge indicator lamp # will light up in the
instrument cluster. It must go out when the engine is
running.
If the battery charge indicator lamp # remains on or
lights up again while the vehicle is moving, a fault has
developed in the battery charge circuit.
Do not drive on. Take your vehicle to an authorized
Sprinter Dealer to have the problem corrected.
Water in Fuel Indicator LampWhen the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition
lock, the fuel filter indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up for about 2 seconds. It
must go out when the engine is running.
If water in fuel indicator lamp does not go out or
comes on with the engine running, drain the water
from the fuel filter as soon as possible.

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NOTE: Should the water in fuel indicator lamp
still not go out after the fuel filter has been drained, the
cause should be examined by an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
If the indicator lamp does not light up for about
2 seconds with the key in the ignition lock in position 2,
there is a malfunction in the water separator system.
Have the cause rectified by an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
Engine Oil Level Indicator LampThe engine oil level indicator lamp : lights up in
the instrument cluster when the key is turned to
position 2 in the ignition lock. It must go out when the
engine is running.