DODGE SPRINTER 2005 1.G Workshop Manual

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WARNING!
Do not attempt to manually open the front airbag
covers. You may damage the airbags and you
could be injured because the airbags may not
function as designed. These protective covers for
the airbag cushions are designed to open only
when the airbags are inflating.
Do not modify any components of the restraint
systems or their wiring.
Observe relevant safety precautions when
discarding off airbag units. Any authorized
Sprinter Dealer can provide information and
assistance.
Make sure to give any new owner of your vehicle
this Owner’s Manual so that the new owner will
be aware of all safety warnings.
WARNING!
If the instrument cluster indicates a malfunction
of the "SRS ", as explained above, we strongly rec-
ommend that you visit an authorized Sprinter
Dealer immediately to have the system checked;
otherwise the "SRS " may not be activated when
needed in an accident, which could result in seri-
ous or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpected-
ly and unnecessarily, which could also result in
injury or death.
The activation of the "SRS " temporarily releases a
small amount of dust from the airbag. This dust,
however, is neither injurious to your health, nor
does it indicate a fire in the vehicle. The dust
might cause some temporary breathing difficulty
for people with asthma or other breathing trouble.
To avoid this, you may wish to get out of the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have
any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the
vehicle after the airbag inflates, then get fresh air
by opening a window or door.
Given the considerable deployment speed and the
textile structure of the airbag, there is a risk of
abrasions and injuries due to airbag deployment.

52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEPEDALSThe freedom of movement of the pedals must not be
impaired in any way, such as by floormats.
ENGINE BREAK-IN SPECIFICATIONS
The first 1,000 miles (about 1,500 km)The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the
break-in period, the more satisfied you will be with its
performance later on. Therefore, drive your vehicle
during the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km) at moderate
vehicle and engine speed.
Avoid depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point (kickdown). Do not manually shift
down.
Avoid accelerating by kickdown. It is not
recommended to brake the vehicle by manually
shifting to a lower gear. We recommend that you select
positions "3", "2" or "1" only at moderate speeds (for
hill driving).
After 1,000 miles (about 1,500 km) you can gradually
increase road and engine speeds to normal driving and
requirements.
WARNING!
Do not lay any objects in the driver’s footwell. Be
careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s
footwell have sufficient clearance for the pedals.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the
objects could get caught between the pedals. You
could then no longer brake or accelerate. This
could cause an accident which could in turn lead
to injuries.

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Engine Oil ConsumptionWhen the engine has passed the break-in period, oil
consumption may reach 0.5 % of the fuel consumption
recorded in actual operating circumstances. In isolated
cases and in arduous operating conditions, oil
consumption may increase to 1 % of the fuel
consumption recorded in actual operating
circumstances.
Engine oil consumption depends on the driving style
adopted and the operating conditions. It can only be
judged after the engine has passed the break-in period.
SAFETY TIPS Check the vehicle’s lights and the general condition
of the vehicle before each trip.
 Keep tires at the recommended inflation pressure.
 All occupants should fasten their seat belts before each trip.
 Driving in an environmentally responsible manner will reduce noise, fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions.
 Allow the engine to warm up under low load use.
 Avoid unnecessarily hard acceleration, driving with the throttle fully open, and carrying loads not
specifically needed on the journey.
 Stop the engine during lengthy waiting periods, for example at traffic lights.
 Remove ancillary parts, such as wind deflectors and roof racks, as soon as they are no longer needed.

54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEINHALATION OF EXHAUST GAS TIE DOWN RINGS (OPTIONAL)
1. Tie Down Rings
The rings (1) are used to attach the load with the help
of tension belts. Place the te nsion belt around the load,
secure it on the rings (1) and tie it down.
WARNING!
When driving or parking the vehicle, make sure
that its exhause system do es not come into contact
with flamable material (such as dry leaves) as
these materials my otherwise catch fire.
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide
and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and
lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a
garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you
think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the
vehicle while driving, have the cause determined
and corrected immediately. If you must drive
under these conditions, drive only with at least
one window fully open.

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NOTE: Use neither elastic fastening straps nor nets
when lashing down the load. These are only intended
as anti-slip protection for lighter loads.
The means used to tie down the load must not be run
over sharp edges or corners. Sharp edges or corners
should be given protective padding. Observe the
operating instructions for the material used to tie down
the material. Spread the load evenly between the
anchorages. If using a tensioning device, do not
overstress the lashing rings.
WARNING!
If you tension the tensioning belts between the
sidewalls, the maximum permissible load for the
lashing rings could be exceeded if the brakes are
applied suddenly or in the event of an accident.
The load would no longer be secured, which could
result in serious injuries caused by the load slip-
ping.
For this reason, do not tension a tensioning belt
between the side walls.
Observe the loading guidelines.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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CONTENTS

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Interior Mirror (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Electrically Adjustable Exterior Mirror
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59


Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Seat . . . . . . . . . 60
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Armrest (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Head Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Folding Seat at Partition (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 63


Seat Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63


Rear Seat Bench Removal and Installation . . . . . 64
Retrofitting Seat Mounting Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . 65


Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66


Headlamp Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68


Fog Lamp Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68


Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Interior Lamps in the Driver and Rear-Seat
Passenger Area/Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Interior Lamps with Interior Sensor
Protection (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Interior Lighting with Reading Lamp, Front
Passenger Space Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Interior Cargo Area Lighting (Optional) . . . . . 71


Multifunction Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72


Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Mechanical Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Electric Window Operation (Optional) . . . . . . . 74


Windshield Wiper Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Windshield wipers with rain sensor
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Speed Control (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77


Sunroof (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Manual Sun Roof (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Electric Sun Roof (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Mechanical Sun Roof Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 81


Ashtray/Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82


Electrical Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83


Control and Operation of Radio Transmitters . . . 84
Radio, Telephone and Two Way Radio . . . . . . 84


Mobile Telephone and Two Way Radio and
Fax Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84


Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85


Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86


Compartments in Front Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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MIRROR ADJUSTMENT
Interior Mirror (Optional)1. Normal position (DAY)
2. Anti-glare position (NIGHT)
Electrically Adjustable Exterior Mirror (Optional)The switch is located in the door lining next to the door
handle.
Mirror adjustment, left (1)
Mirror adjustment, right (2)
When the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, each
mirror may be adjusted by pressing the adjustment
button.NOTE:
The exterior mirror is heated automatically
(optional equipment) when outdoor temperatures are low.

60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLESEAT ADJUSTMENT
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Seat
WARNING!
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Ad-
just the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle. The seat belt
might not be properly adjusted and you could be
injured. Avoid seat positions in which you cannot
wear your seat belt correctly. They are a safety
hazard and must therefore be avoided; refer to
"Seat Belts".Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest
reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position
can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat
belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt
would apply force at the abdomen or neck as this
could result in severe personal injuries and death.The backrest and seat belt provide the best
restraint when the wearer is in an upright position
and the belt is properly positioned on the body.
Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
WARNING!
Never place hands under seat or near any moving
parts while a seat is being adjusted. If the seat is
moved, to ensure engagement, the seat catches
must be heard.The arms should be slightly bent when you are
holding the steering wheel. The distance from the
pedals should be such that you can depress them fully.The rear area of the vehicle should not be used as
a play area by children when the vehicle is in
motion. They could be seriously injured in an
accident. Children should be seated and using the
proper restraint system.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these area are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.