tow 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

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Replacing Batteries Rated voltage: 6 V
DC (2x 3V)
Rated current:10 mA1. Release themechanical key
by pressing the
release button.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the battery and install new one (note correct polarity;
positive terminal up).
4. Press on the battery cover until it snaps into place.
SECURITY SYSTEM WITH TOWING AND
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT PROTECTION
(OPTIONAL)The security system is ready for operation, if the
vehicle is locked with the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
If a doo r is open , th e security sy stem is no t s witch ed on
during the locking process.
Security system activation is indicated by the turn
signal lamps flashing three times in succession.
For a function check, when the security system is
switched on, the indicator lamps in the towing
protection/passenger compartment protection switch
flash.
The security system will switch off if the vehicle is
unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The turn signal lamps flash once.

24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEThe alarm is triggered if the security system has been
activated and
 A door is opened,
 a door is unlocked from inside,
 the engine cover is opened,
 the key is used to unlock the vehicle at any door,
 the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition lock.Audible AlarmThe horn sounds for about 25 seconds.Visual AlarmThe turn signal lamps flash for about 4 minutes.Switching off the AlarmThe alarm will switch off immediately if the vehicle is
unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
NOTE: Do not manually unlock the doors as this will
trigger the alarm.
TOWING PROTECTION AND PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT PROTECTION SWITCH
(OPTIONAL)See Section 4, Understanding Your Instrument Panel,
for switch locations.
Switch off the towing protection
Indicator lamp
As a function check, (1) the indicator
lamp (2) flashes when the security
system is switched on.
Switch off the passenger compartment protection.Towing ProtectionThe towing protection is ready for operation after
30 seconds as the security system has been activated.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted while the
security system is activated.Switching off the Towing ProtectionIf the vehicle is to be transported or loaded, the towing
protection must be switched off in order to avoid a
false alarm.

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1. Place the key in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock.
2. Press the switch up (1) to switch off the towing protection.
The indicator lamp (2) is briefly illuminated.
If passenger compartment protection will be switched
off as well, wait until the indicator lamp (2) goes out,
and
3. Press switch (3) downward. The indicator lamp (2) flashes about 10 times.
To activate the setting (towing protection/passenger
compartment protection switched off):
4. Keep the key in locking position in the driver’s door lock for more than 2 seconds or
5. lock the vehicle using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The towing protection will remain switched off until
the vehicle is locked again with the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
NOTE: The alarm will switch off immediately if the
vehicle is centrally unlocked using the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
Passenger Compartment ProtectionThe passenger compartment protection is ready for
operation 30 seconds after the security system has been
activated. The alarm is tr iggered if movement inside
the vehicle is registered while the security system is
activated.
NOTE: Close the side windows and the glass tilting
roof.
Do not leave any objects (mascots, hangers) on the
interior mirror or on the roof grab handles, as these
could trigger a false alarm.Switching off the Passenger Compartment
ProtectionIf persons or animals remain in the locked vehicle,
switch off the passenger compartment protection to
prevent a false alarm.
1. Place the key in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock.
2. Press the switch downward (3) to switch off the passenger compartment protection. The indicator
lamp (2) flashes about 10 times.
If towing protection is to be switched off as well, wait
until the indicator lamp (2) goes out, and

26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE3. Press switch up (1).
The indicator lamp (2) is briefly illuminated.
To activate the setting (passenger compartment/
towing protection switched off):
4. Lock the vehicle using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The passenger compartment protection will remain
switched off until the vehicle is locked again with the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
NOTE: The alarm will switch off immediately if the
vehicle is centrally unlocked using the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
Alarm Pushbutton (Vehicles with Security Systems
only)See Section 4, Understanding Your Instrument Panel,
for switch locations.
Trigger the alarm manually/lock the
vehicle.
The audible and visual alarm can be
triggered manually by using the
alarm pushbutton.
Audible Alarm
The horn sounds until the alarm is switched off.
Visual Alarm
The turn signal lamps flash until the alarm is switched
off.
Trigger the alarm manually and lock the vehicle.
Press the alarm pushbutton upward once.
The indicator lamp flashes in the towing/passenger
compartment protection switch.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 109
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Legend for Switch Locations
1. Fog lamp switch (Optional), refer to "Fog Lamp Switch".
2. Headlamp range control, refer to "Headlamp Range Control".
3. Auxiliary heat exchanger switch (Optional) .
4. Heated rear window (Optional) .
5. Left-hand seat heater switch (Optional) .
6. Central locking switch with load compartment lock (Optional) .
7. Alarm pushbutton .
8. Deactivate Acceleration skid control (ASR) switch . 9. Switch for auxiliary heater (Optional)
10. Right-hand seat heater switch (Optional),
11. Sun roof operation switch (Optional)
.
12. Interior cargo area lighting (Optional), refer to "Interior Cargo Area Lighting".
13. Towing/passenger compartment protection switch (Optional) .
14. Airflow switch for the air conditioner for rear passenger compartment (Optional) .
15. Temperature control (Optional) .
16. Electric blower switch (Optional) .
17. Windshield heater switch (Optional).
18. Constant RPM switch (Optional).

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Deactivating the Acceleration Skid
Control (ASR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Brake Assist System (BAS)
(vehicle type 2500 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Indicator Lamp Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) (type 2500 vehicles only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
(vehicle type 2500 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171


Auxiliary Drive (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172


Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173


Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Tire Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175


Tire Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Tire Pressures of Loaded Vehicle in PSI (kPa) . . . 177
Vehicle type 2500 C/HC/SHC . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Vehicle type 3500 C/HC/SHC . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Comfort Tire Pressures in PSI (kPa) . . . . . . . . 178
Comfort Tire Pressures in PSI (kPa) . . . . . . . . 178


Snow Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179


Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Diesel Fuels for Use at Very Low
Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180


Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182


Programmed Top Speed (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . 182


Bleeding Diesel Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183


Draining Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . 184
Bleeding the Diesel Fuel Syst em . . . . . . . . . . . 185


Permissible Roof Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186


Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Trailer Hitches (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Electrical Connections (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . 186
Vehicle and Trailer Weights and Ratings . . . . 187
Loading a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Checking Weights of Vehicle and Trailer . . . . 188
Attaching a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Parking a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191


Emissions Control System (Catalytic Converter) 192


Inhalation of Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192


Fording (Wading Capability) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192


Body Builder Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
A Special Note Concerning Vehicle
Alteration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

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Gear Selector Lever PositionThe current gear selector lever position (1) is indicated
in the gear range indicator display. The automatic gear
shifting process can be adap ted to specific operating
conditions using the gear selector lever.
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Park Position
The park position is to be used when parking the
vehicle. Engage only with the vehicle stopped.
The park position is not intended to serve as a
brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the
driver should always use the parking brake in
addition to placing the gear selector lever in
park position to secure the vehicle.
NOTE: With a malfunction in the vehicle’s electrical
system the gear selector lever could remain locked in
position "P". To unlock the gear selector lever
manually, refer to "Transmission Gear Selector Lever,
Manually Unlocking".
t Reverse Gear
Shift to reverse gear only with the vehicle
stopped.
s Neutral
No power is transmitted from the engine to the
drive axle. When the brakes are released, the
vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed).
Do not engage "N" while driving as you may
otherwise lose control of the vehicle.

150 STARTING AND OPERATINGTRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER, MANUALLY
UNLOCKINGIn the case of power failure the transmission selector
lever can be manually unlocked (for vehicle towing).
To do so, insert a pin (1) (ball point pen), into the
covered opening below the po sition "D" of the shift
pattern. While pushing the pin down, move selector
lever from position "P".
After removal of the pin from the opening, the cover
will not close fully. Only after moving the selector lever
to positions "D+" and "D–" do es the cover return to its
closed position.
Reversing Aid (Optional)1. Reversing aid sensors
The reversing aid monitors the rear area of the vehicle
by means of four sensors in the rear bumper.
The reversing aid automatically provides you with a
visual and audible indication of the distance between
your vehicle and an obstacle, when the key is in
position 2 in the ignition lock and the reverse gear is
engaged.
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The system is operational if after reverse gear is
engaged:
 an acknowledgement tone sounds
 the multi-function indicator shows the distance to an obstacle that has been detected.
WARNING!
The reversing aid is feature designed to provide as-
sistance and may not detect all obstacles. The sys-
tem is not a replacement for your own diligence.
The reversing aid does not detect people and/or
objects within a range of approximately 12 in (30
cm). There is a possibility that certain objects
which could come into contact with the vehicle at
the rear will not be detected by the system’s
sensors. This could cause an accident resulting in
severe personal injuries, death and property
damage.
For this reason, you should make sure before
manuevring that no people or animals are in the
maneuvring range of the vehicle.
Pay particular attention to people and/or objects
above or below sensors when parking, such as
small children, toddlers, flower pots or trailer
towbars.
You are always responsible for safety at all times
and must continue to pay attention to your
immediate surroundings when manoeuvring. A
second person should assist you in manouevring if
necessary.