immobilizer DODGE SPRINTER 2005 1.G Owners Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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CONTENTS

Ignition Lock / Starter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14


Central Locking (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Unlocking: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Locking: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Central Locking Switch 17
Locking Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Locking and Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
To Program the Automatic Lock Feature
when Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19


Remote Keyless Entry (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Unlocking with Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . 21
Locking with Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . 22


Replacing Batteries in Remote Keyless Entry . . . 22


Security System with Towing and Passenger
Compartment Protection (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Audible Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Visual Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Switching off the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24


Towing Protection and Passenger Compartment
Protection Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Towing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Switching off the Towing Protection . . . . . . . . . 24
Passenger Compartment Protection . . . . . . . . . 25
Switching off the Passenger Compartment
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Alarm Pushbutton (Vehicles with Security
Systems only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26


Opening/Closing doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Rear Cargo Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Passenger/Cargo Area Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37


Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEImmobilizerThe immobilizer is automatically activated when the
key is removed from the ignition lock. The engine
cannot be started. As soon as the correct key is inserted
into the ignition lock, the immobilizer is deactivated.
For notes on the remote keyless entry, refer to "Remote
Keyless Entry".
NOTE: If the engine cannot be started and the displays
Á and î appear alternately in the multi-function
indicator when the key is in position 2 in the ignition
lock, a fault has developed or the key used has not been
activated.
Remove the key and repeat the starting procedure. If
the engine still cannot be started, consult an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.

20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEflashes 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.AuAutomatic 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)NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 Subpart C
Section 231 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference 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 are 2 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.
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’’.

142 STARTING AND OPERATING1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Automatic transmission, shift selector lever to "P" or "N" position, refer to "Automatic Transmission".
3. Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
4. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. The preheater indicator lamp q lights up.5. Turn the key clockwise to the stop as soon as the
preheater indicator lamp
q
goes out.
If the engine is at its normal operating temperature,
the preheater indicator lamp will only light up briefly.
Release the key as soon as the engine is running.
NOTE: The key must be returned to position 0 in the
ignition lock before repeating the starting procedure.
If the display Á lights up alternately with î in
the multi-function display, there is an immobilizer
malfunction or the key used has not been
programmed.
The : engine oil level warning lamp and the #
battery charge warning lamp must go out after the
engine is started.
If either lamp remains on, stop the engine at once and
have the cause traced and repaired by an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
During the trip, check the displays and the warning/
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster at regular
intervals.Maximum Engine SpeedThe maximum engine speed for all vehicles is
4,200 rpm.

244 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLENOTE: The arrangement of the fuses (1) depends on
the optional equipment installed on the vehicle. The
assignments are shown on the inside of the cover of the
fuse box.
Diodes:No. Circuit
1. Not in use
2. Not in use
3. Not in use
4. Not in use
Fuses:No. Rated Circuit
5. 10A Immobilizer
6. 7.5A Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Electronic Stability program (ESP)
*
7. 25A Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ElectronicStability program (ESP)
*
8. 40A Not in use Electronic Stability program(ESP)
*
9. 40A Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
10. Not in useRelays:No. Circuit
11. Not in use
12. Starter relay
13. Not in use* 2500 Type Vehicles only

282 INDEXHeadlamp Range Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses . . . . . . . . 234
Heated Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Heater, Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116, 118
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Hydroplaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175IIgnitionLock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Indicator Lamp Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Inhalation of Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Installing a Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Instrument and Display Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Instrument Cluster Battery Charge Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Coolant Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Coolant Temperature Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Engine Control Unit Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 107 Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Trip Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Water in Fuel Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lamps. . . . . . . . . . 91
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Driver and Rear-Seat Passenger/Cargo Area. . . . 69
Interior Sensor Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Reading Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Intervals, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Intrument Cluster Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
JJack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209LLamps Acceleration Skid Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164