brake fluid DODGE SPRINTER 2005 1.G Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 93
4
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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Brake Indicator and Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) Indicator Lamp;
USA only
3
Canada only
With the key in position 2 in the ignition lock and the
parking brake released, the indicator lamp ; (3 )
lights up for about 2 seconds. If the indicator lamp does not go out after about
2 seconds, the brake fluid level has sunk below the
minimum filling capacity.
If the brake indicator lamp comes on while driving, the
brake fluid level is below the minimum filling capacity
or the electronic brake force distribution (EBD) is
malfunctioning.
For information on the electronic brake force
distribution, refer to "Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD)".

158 STARTING AND OPERATINGNOTE: If you find that the minimum mark on the
brake fluid reservoir is reached, have the brake system
checked for pad thickness and leaks.
Parking Brake Indicator LampWith the key in position 2 in the ignition lock and the
parking brake released, th e indicator lamp lights
up for about 2 seconds.
If the parking brake is on, the indicator lamp does
not go out before the parking brake is released.
WARNING!
Driving with the brake indicator lamp ; (3 )
illuminated can result in an accident. There may
be a malfunction in the brake system or in the
electronic brake force distribution. The braking
characteristics are affected and the vehicle could
skid if it is braked hard.
Have your brake system checked immediately if
the brake indicator lamp ; (3 ) stays on. Do
not add brake fluid before checking the brake
system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can
result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts
and the brake fluid catching fire. There is a risk of
injury due to hot engine parts or hot steam.

164 STARTING AND OPERATINGElectronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)The electronic brake force distribution (EBD) prevents
the rear wheels from being overbraked when there is
little load on the rear axle or if there is not much friction
between the tires and road (e.g., if the road is wet).
Acceleration Skid Control Indicator Lamp (ASR)
and Brake Assist System (BAS)
1if equipped
When the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the
indicator lamp k will light up in the instrument
cluster as a function check. It goes out when the engine
is running.12500 Type vehicles only
WARNING!
If the brake indicator lamp ; (- ) does not
go out or lights up again while driving, the brake
fluid level may not necessarily have dropped be-
low the minimum filling capacity but a malfunc-
tion may have occurred in the EBD. In this case
continue driving, but with even greater care.
The wheels of the rear axle could lock if the
vehicle is braked hard. This could lead to a
skidding of the vehicle. Have the malfunction
traced and repaired without delay by an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road, traffic and weather conditions.
Driving too fast increases the risk of an accident.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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CONTENTS

Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215


Sprinter Original Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217


Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Disposal of Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218


Emission Related Component Warranty
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218


Regular Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Windshield Washer System Fluid Reservoir . 219
Air Filter Restriction Indicator (Optional) . . . 219
Engine Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Ribbed V-Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Hydraulic Brake System, Clutch
Mechanism Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Checking Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224


Winter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226


Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Disconnecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Reconnecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228


Replacing Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Appearance Care and Corrosion Protection . 231
Power Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Automatic Car Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Tar Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Paintwork, Painted Body Components . . . . . . 233
Engine Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Vehicle Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Ornamental Moldings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

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Headlamps, Taillamps, Identification Lamps,
Turn Signal Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Reversing Aid Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Wiper Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Light Alloy Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Steering Wheel and Gear Selector Lever . . . . 236
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Headliner and Shelf Below Rear Window . . . 237
Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Hard Plastic Trim Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Plastic and Rubber Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238


Electrical Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Standard Fuse and Relay Equipment . . . . . . . 239
Relay Assignment, Standard Equipment . . . . 242
Fuse and Relay Optional Equipment . . . . . . . 242


Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Front Lamp Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
License Plate Lamps
(Cargo/Passenger Vans Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Additional Brake Lamp
(Cargo/Passenger Vans Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Side-Mounted Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Side-Marker Lamps,
Standing Lamps (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Identification Lamps (Cargo/
passenger vans only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Interior Lighting in Passenger Compartment
and Load Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Interior Lighting with Reading Lamp . . . . . . . 255
Interior Lighting with Interior Sensor
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Exit Lamps (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256


Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . 258

216 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLELegend For Engine Compartment
1. Windshield washer system fluid reservoir.
2. Maintenance indicator for air cleaner element (Optional).
3. Oil dipstick.
4. Oil filler neck.
5. Ribbed V-belt. Auxiliary drive (Optional) refer to “Auxiliary
drive“. 6. Fuel filter with water separator.
7. Hydraulic brake fluid reservoir.
8. Coolant reservoir.
9. Battery
The auxiliary battery is located underneath the
front passenger seat (optional equipment).
10. Fuse box (These special fuses should only be replaced at by
an authorized Sprinter Dealer).

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SPRINTER ORIGINAL PARTSEvery authorized Sprinter Dealer maintains a stock of
Sprinter original parts for maintenance and repair work.Over 6,000 retailers around the world guarantee that
you can be supplied with Sprinter original parts
wherever you are. Over 300,000 different parts and
assemblies, including parts for older vehicle models,
are distributed from a central parts warehouse using
an optimally tuned logistics concept.
Sprinter original parts are subjected to the most
stringent quality inspections and will ensure that the
vehicle is maintained at a high level of operating
efficiency and safety, and that it maintains its value.
Each part has been specifically designed and
manufactured or selected and approved for use in
Sprinter vehicles.
It is therefore best to use only Sprinter original parts.For cost-effective repairs in accordance with sound
recycling principles, the use of non-genuine parts and
accessories not authorized by the manufacturer could
damage the vehicle or compromise its durability or safety. When ordering original parts, always provide the
vehicle identification number and the engine number.
SERVICE PRODUCTSMechanical elements and the lubricants used for them
must be carefully matched.
For this reason, only brands tested and approved by
the manufacturer should be used. Please contact your
Sprinter Dealer to obtain the necessary information.
No lubricant additives should be used.
The use of such additives could affect your warranty
rights. Information is available from any authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
For specifications of engine oils, coolant and brake
fluid, contact your authorized Sprinter Dealer.
WARNING!
If handled incorrectly, service products can consti-
tute a health risk for people and an environmental
hazard.
Always observe relevant guidelines for handling,
storing and disposing of service products.

218 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEDisposal of Service ProductsDispose of service products and of parts which come
into contact with them (e.g. filters) in an
environmentally responsible manner. Comply with
applicable bars and regulations.EMISSION RELATED COMPONENT WARRANTY
STATEMENTThe Manufacturer warrants to the original and each
subsequent owner of a Sprinter heavy-duty on
highway diesel engine that:
(1) the engine was designed, built and equipped so as
to conform at the time of sale with the applicable
regulations adopted by the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency, and
(2) the emission control system of such engine is free
from defects in materials and workmanship which
would cause it not to conform with those regulations
for a period of use of five years or 100 000 miles or
3 000 hours of engine operation, whichever occurs
first.
REGULAR CHECKSThe following checks should be performed at regular
intervals (for example once a week or each time the
vehicle is refueled):
 Windshield cleaner system – fluid reservoir.
 Air strainer, in vehicles with an air strainer element maintenance indicator (optional equipment).
 Engine oil level.
 Checking ribbed V-belt.
 Hydraulic brake system, clutch mechanism fluid level.
 Coolant level.
 Tire and spare wheel condition and pressures of the same. For more information, refer to "Wheels and
Tires".
 Vehicle lighting.

222 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLERibbed V-BeltThe ribbed V-belt drives the accessories, such as
generator, coolant pump and hydraulic steering pump.
The ribbed V-belt is automatically kept tensioned.
Check the state of the ribbed V-belt regularly, such as
at every engine oil level check.
The belt must not be damaged, worn, oiled or glazed.
There must be no cracks in the belt running surface.
Replace damaged belts.
Hydraulic Brake System, Clutch Mechanism Fluid
Level1. Brake fluid reservoir
Brake fluid level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks in the reservoir (1).
If the brake fluid is below the MIN mark, there may be
a fault in the hydraulic system. Have the system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.