air conditioning DODGE SPRINTER 2006 1.G Owners Manual

90 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
…Upper Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
…Heated Rear Window (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 123
…Windshield Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
…Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST) . . . . 124
Q Air Conditioning, Regulated (Optional) . . . . . . 124
…Climate Control (on Vehicles with
Air Conditioning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
…Dehumidification
(on Vehicles with Air Conditioning) . . . . . . . . 126
…Air Conditioner for the Rear Passenger
Compartment (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
…Air Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
…Air Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Q Electric Blower (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Q Heater Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Q Auxiliary Heater – Water or Air Heater
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
…Auxiliary Heater Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
…Timer Auxiliary Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
…Settings with the Auxiliary Heater
switched on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Q Auxiliary Heat Exchanger in Load Compartment,
only with Auxiliary Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . 139
Q Auxiliary Heater – Tips for Coping
with Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
…Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

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Legend For Instruments And Controls
1. Left-hand air vent.
2. Multifunction switch.
3. Speed control.
4. Hood release lever.
5. Instrument cluster, refer to "Instrument Cluster
and Indicator Lamps".
6. Hazard warning flasher switch.
7. Steering wheel with horn, front driver airbag.
8. Fuse box.
9. Windshield wiper switch, refer to "Windshield
Wiper Switch".
10. Ignition lock/starter switch.
11. Center air vents.
12. Upper air vents.
13. Radio, see individual manual.14. Temperature control switch.
15. Airflow control switch.
16. Air distribution switch.
17. Temperature sensor, automatic heating
control / air conditioning, regulated.
18. Air conditioning switch.
19. Heater booster switch.
20. Residual engine heat utilization switch.
21. Gear selector lever (automatic transmission)
22. Timer for auxiliary heater.
23. Electrical outlet.
24. Ashtray.
25. Cup holder.
26. Front passenger airbag.
27. Right-hand air vent.
28. Glove compartment.
NOTE: For layout of switches, see previous page.

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Select air recirculation if dust or unpleasant odors
enter the vehicle.
NOTE: Prolonged air recirculation can worsen the air
quality and lead to fogging up of the windows. Shut off
air recirculation as soon as possible.
Only with automatic heat regulation and regulated air
conditioning (Optional):
Air recirculation is automatically switched off after
about 15 minutes or when engine is shut off.Heating
1. Set the airflow control (2) as required.
2. Set the temperature control (1) as required.
3. Set the air distribution control (3) between Y
and X.
4. Switch off air recirculation, refer to "Air
Recirculation".
5. Adjust the air vents as required, refer to "Side Air
Vents and Center Air Vents".

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De-Fogging and De-Icing The Front Windows
1. Set the airflow control (2) to position 3 or 4.
2. Set the temperature control (1)
to P.
3. Set the air distribution control (3) to Z.
4. Switch off air recirculation, refer to "Air
Recirculation".NOTE: On vehicles with auxiliary heater (water
heater):
The additional heat exchanger in the load
compartment should be switched off to quickly de-fog
and de-ice the windshield and front side windows,
refer to "Auxiliary Heat Exchanger in Load
Compartment".
For how to switch on heater booster mode, refer to
"Heater Booster".
On vehicles with air conditioner (Optional):
At outside temperatures above 41 °F (+5 °C), switch on
the air conditioner for quicker dehumidification, refer
to "Air Conditioning, Regulated".

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Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST)
The REST switch (1) is located on the
center section of the dashboard.
The residual engine heat utilization
system can be used to keep the
vehicle interior warm for some time
after the engine is switched off.
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock or
remove it altogether.
To switch on:
1. Press the residual engine heat utilization switch (1),
the indicator lamp (2) lights up.
The blower will run at speed 1 regardless of the
setting of the airflow control.
2. Set the temperature control as required, refer to
"Heating, Ventilation".
To switch off:
Press the residual engine heat utilization switch (1)
again, the indicator lamp (2) goes out.The residual engine heat utilization is automatically
switched off if:
1. the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition lock,
2. after about 30 minutes,
3. if the battery voltage is too low.
AIR CONDITIONING, REGULATED (OPTIONAL)
The air conditioning switch (1) is
located on the center section of the
dashboard.
The air conditioning can be used to
cool or dehumidify the air in the
vehicle. The selected temperature is
reached as quickly as possible and
then held constant.
The air conditioning is only operational when the
engine is running.

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To switch on:
Press switch (1), the indicator lamp (2) in the switch
lights up.
To switch off:
Press switch (1) again, the indicator lamp (2) goes out.
NOTE: Run the air conditioning at least once a month
for about 10 minutes.
It is possible that the air conditioning will
automatically switch off at outside temperatures below
41 °F (+5 °C). Dehumidification is then also not
possible.
Condensation may emerge from the underside of the
vehicle.
The air conditioner only uses the refrigerant R-134a.
This refrigerant does not damage the earth’s ozone
layer.Climate Control (on Vehicles with Air Conditioning)
1. Set the airflow control (2) to position 1 to 4.
Position 4 gives maximum cooling.
2. Set the temperature switch (1) as required (The
interior temperature is regulated by the
Tempmatik. If the interior temperature falls below
the preset temperature, warm air is automatically
supplied).
3. Set the air distribution control (3) to h.
4. To switch on air conditioning, press switch (4).
WARNING!
While driving, deactivate the air conditioning
only temporarily to prevent window fogging.

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NOTE: Open and adjust the air vents as required, refer
to "Side Air Vents and Center Air Vents".
At high outside temperatures, a better cooling
performance is achieved by switching on air
recirculation. For note on air recirculation, refer to "Air
Recirculation".Dehumidification
(on Vehicles with Air Conditioning)
1. Set the airflow control (2) to position 3 or 4.
2. Set the temperature control (1) as required.
3. Set the air distribution control (3) between X
and Z.

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NOTE: It is possible that the air conditioning will
automatically switch off at outside temperatures below
41 °F (+5 °C). Dehumidification is then also not
possible.
To switch on air conditioner, press switch (4).
Open the side air vents as required, refer to "Side Air
Vents and Center Air Vents".
Air Conditioner for the Rear Passenger
Compartment (Optional)
The air conditioner for the rear
passenger compartment must be
used in conjunction with “Air
Conditioning, Regulated”, refer to
“Air Conditioning, Regulated”.1. Air conditioning,
regulated switch
2. Air conditioning,
regulated
indicator lamp
3. Airflow switch
4. Temperature
control

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To switch it on:
1. Press switch (1) on air conditioning, regulated.
The indicator lamp (2) will light up.
2. Operate the airflow switch (3).
Blower level 1, press the airflow switch (3)
upwards; the left-hand indicator lamp will light up.
Blower level 2, press the airflow switch (3)
downwards; the right-hand indicator lamp will
light up.
3. Set temperature control (4) as needed.
Increase cooling turn upwards.
Decrease cooling turn downwards.
To switch off:
1. Switch the airflow switch (3) to the center position.
2. Press switch (1) air conditioning, regulated; the
indicator lamp (2) will go out.Air Recirculation
Recirculation mode can now be assisted by the air
conditioner for rear passenger compartment.
To switch it on:
Operate the airflow switch (3)
Blower level 1, press the airflow switch (3) upwards;
the left-hand indicator lamp will light up.
Blower level 2, press the airflow switch (3)
downwards; the right-hand indicator lamp will light
up.
To switch off:
Switch the airflow switch (3) to the center position.

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Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been
sitting for at least 3 hours or d r i v e n n o m o r e t h a n 1 m i l e
(1.6 km).
Curb Weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel,
oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional optional equipment, but without
passengers and cargo.
DOT (Department of Transportation)
A tire branding symbol which denotes the tire meets
requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight.
The gross vehicle weight on each axle must never
exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indicatedon the Certification Label located below the driver’s
seat on an outward facing position of the mounting
pillar.
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of
all cargo, equipment, luggage etc. loaded on the trailer.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
The GVW comprises the weight of the vehicle
including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories,
passengers and cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue
load. The GWV must never exceed the GWVR
indicated on the Certification Label located below the
driver’s seat on an outward facing position of the
mounting pillar.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
This is themaximum permissible vehicle weight of the
fully loaded vehicle (weight of the vehicle including all
options, passengers, fuel, and cargo and, if applicable,
trailer tongue load). It is indicated on the Certification
Label located below the driver’s seat on an outward
facing position of the mounting pillar.