tow DODGE SPRINTER 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 231
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Q Hazard Warning Flasher Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Q Fire Extinguisher (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Q Vehicle Tool Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Q Changing the Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
…Spare Wheel Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Q Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
…Using the Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Q Removing a Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Q Installing a Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Q Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Q Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
…If the Engine is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
…If the Transmission is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
…If the Front Axle is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
…If the Rear Axle is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 245
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 Tighten the wheel bolts/nuts in a crosswise pattern
to the specified torque with a torque wrench.
 Remove jack and stow it in the vehicle tool kit.
 Check the tire inflation pressure.
 Re-tighten the wheel bolts/nuts to the specified
torque with a torque wrench after a distance of 30
miles (about 50 km).
Vehicle
Type2500 C/H/SHC 3500 C/HC/SHC
Tire225/70 R 15 C LT 225/775 R 16 195/70 R 15 C LT 225/75 R 16
Rimsteel
6J x 15 ET75light-alloy
7J x 15 ET76steel
6J x 15 ET75light-alloy
6.5J x 16 ET70steel
5.5J x 15 HMA115steel
6J x 16 HMA129.5
Wheel
fittingwheel bolts wheel nuts
Tightening
torque133 lbf.ft ±7 lbf.ft
(180 N.m ±10 N.m)177 lbf.ft ±7 lbf.ft
(240 N.m ±10 N.m)133 lbf.ft ±7 lbf.ft
(180 N.m ±10 N.m)

248 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
1. First connect the positive terminals of the two
batteries (see illustration, Items 1 + 2). Start with the
booster battery.
2. Then connect the negative terminal of the vehicle
with the booster battery to a vehicle ground point
of the vehicle with the discharged battery, such as
to the engine block (see illustration, Items 3 + 4).
Start with the booster battery.
3. Start the engine in the customary manner.
4. Allow the engine to run for a short time.
5. Before disconnecting the jumper cables from the
vehicle with the booster battery, switch on an
electrical consumer (e.g. the blower, but not the
lamps).
6. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order to
that in which they were connected.
7. Disconnect the jumper cable from negative
terminal and vehicle ground point first (see
illustration, items 3 + 4), then from positive
terminals of the batteries (see illustration 1 + 2).
NOTE: Never try to start the engine with the aid of a
battery quick-charge unit.TOWING THE VEHICLE

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 249
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*Vehicle Type 2500 onlyIf the Engine is Damaged
For towing distances up to 30 miles (about 50 km)
 Shift gear selector lever to "N" position.
 Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph (50 km / h).
For towing distances greater than 30 miles (about
50 km)
 Remove the propeller shafts leading to the drive
axles.
The vehicle can be towed without restriction.
If the Transmission is Damaged
 Remove the propeller shafts leading to the drive
axles.
If the Front Axle is Damaged
 Raise the front axle.
 Observe the same towing restrictions as for engine
damage.
If the Rear Axle is Damaged
 Raise the rear axle.
NOTE: Comply with local legal regulations regarding
towing vehicles.
WARNING!
Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot be turned
in the ignition lock.
If the key cannot be turned, the ignition lock re-
mains locked and the vehicle cannot be steered.
With the engine not running there is no power
assistance for the braking and steering systems.
In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a
considerably higher degree of effort is necessary
to brake and steer the vehicle.
The vehicle must not be towed with the front axle
raised and the key in position 2 in the ignition
lock as the drive wheels could then lock due to the
acceleration skid control (ASR) or the optional
Electronic Stability Program (ESP
®)*.

272 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Tar Stains
Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become
more difficult to remove. A tar remover is
recommended.
Paintwork, Painted Body Components
Paint care should be applied when water drops on the
paint surface do not "bead up", normally every 3 to
5 months, depending on climate and washing
detergent used.
Paint cleaner should be applied if paint surface shows
signs of dirt embedding (i.e. loss of gloss).
Do not apply any of these products or wax if your
vehicle is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot.
Use the appropriate paint stick for quick and
provisional repairs of minor paint damage (i.e., chips
from stones, vehicle doors etc.).
Engine Cleaning
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment, make sure
to protect electrical components and connectors from
the intrusion of water and cleaning agents.Corrosion protection, such as anticorrosion wax
should be applied to the engine compartment after
every engine cleaning. Before applying, all control
linkage bushings and joints should be lubricated. The
poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be protected from
any wax.
Vehicle Washing
Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct
sunlight. Use only a mild car wash detergent.
Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a diffused jet of
water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the
ventilation intake. Use plenty of water and rinse the
sponge and chamois frequently.
Rinse with clear water and thoroughly wipe dry with a
chamois. Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the
finish.
Due to the width of the vehicle, prior to running the
vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold back the
outside mirrors to prevent them from getting
damaged.
In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces of road salt
as soon as possible.

286 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Low Beam Headlamps
1. Unplug the cable connector from the bulb.
2. Unclip in the retaining springs. Press the retaining
springs towards the headlamps and down
(direction of arrow).3. Remove the bulb.
4. Insert the new bulb so that the retaining lugs are
fed into the recesses in the reflector section of the
bulb holder.
5. Clip in the retaining springs.
6. Press on the cable connector.
7. Secure the housing cap.

288 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Side and Parking Lamps
1. Pull out the bulb holder with the bulb.
2. Replace the bulb.
3. Insert the bulb holder.
4. Secure the housing cap.High Beam Headlamp
1. Unplug the cable connector from the bulb.
2. Press the retaining spring towards the headlamps
and outwards (direction of arrow).
3. Remove the bulb.
4. Insert the new bulb so that the retaining lugs are fed into
the recesses in the reflector section of the bulb holder.
5. Clip in the retaining springs.
6. Press on the cable connector.
7. Secure the housing cap.

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SCOPE OF WORK FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Oil Service
Oil change
Engine:
Oil change and filter replacement
Check fluid levels of the following system, refill as
necessary.
If fluid is lost, trace and eliminate cause – as a separate
order.
Power-assisted steering
Lubrication work:
Trailer tow hitch (original equipment)
Maintenance
ASSYST maintenance computer resetFunction check
Signalling system,
warning and indicator lamps
Headlamps, exterior lighting
Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system
Check for leaks and damage.
Check for abrasion points and ensure that
lines are correctly routed!
All assemblies:
Engine, transmission, transfer case, front axle, rear
axle, steering, power steering pump
All lines and hoses, sensor cables
Rubber boots on front axle drive shafts,
rubber boots on front axle suspension ball joints, shock
absorbers

326 INDEX
Rear Seat Bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Security System with Towing and Passenger
Compartment Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Audible Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Switching off the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Visual Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Disposal of Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Skid Control, Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Snow Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Spare Wheel Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Special Maintenance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Speed Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Sprinter Original Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Standard Fuse and Relay Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Starter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Storing Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182Suggestions For Obtaining Service For
Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Sun Roof
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Mechanical Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Sun Roof, Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Switch Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Switch,Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TTachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 103
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Tie Down Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Tire
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Tire Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Tire Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Tire Sizes for Sprinter Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

INDEX 327
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Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Changing the Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Date of Manufacture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Design Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Direction of Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . 196
Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Important Notes on Tire Inflation Pressure . . . . 187
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Life of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Load Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Maximum Inflation Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Maximum Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure . . . . . . . . 186
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Rim Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193Rotating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Size Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Sizes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Snow Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Spare Wheel Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Speed Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192, 195
Storing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Tire and Loading Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Tire and Loading Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Tire Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Tire Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Tire Ply Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Tire Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Tread Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Type Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Vehicles type 2500 C/HC/SHC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Vehicles type 3500 C/HC/SHC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Tires, Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225