change time DODGE SPRINTER 2006 1.G Owners Manual

4 INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
This manual provides information needed to operate
and understand the vehicle and its components.
Additional detailed information is contained in the
Owner’s Warranty Information Book and the Sprinter
Service Booklet.
Sprinter vehicles are equipped with a variety of
components. Not all of the information contained in
this manual applies to every vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Descriptions and specifications in this
manual were in effect at the time of printing.
For your reference, keep this manual in the vehicle at
all times.DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC reserves the right to
discontinue models and to change specifications or
design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation. Descriptions and
specifications contained in this publication provide no
warranty, expressed or implied, and are subject to
revisions and publication of new editions without
notice.
WARNING!
Be sure to read the Operating Instructions. Other-
wise you may not be aware of certain risks and
could injur yourself or others.WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer-
tain vehicle components contain or emit chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproduction
harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in ve-
hicles, and certain products of component wear,
contain chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other re-
productive harm.

78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
The speed control allows you to drive in a more
relaxed manner, for example over long distances, as it
automatically maintains the set speed by actively
regulating the throttle setting.
The speed control lever on the steering column is used
to activate and operate the speed control.
NOTE: The responsibility for the driving speed is
always that of the driver. The cruise control is only an
aid for the driver.
NOTE: A change of gear does not shut off the cruise
control.
Every speed traveled above 25 mph (40 km/h) can be
set.
Once the speed is set, it is maintained constant by the
speed control, the accelerator pedal can be released.Setting momentary speed
Briefly push speed control lever up (1) or down (2).
Cancel speed control
Push speed control lever forwards (3) or step on the
brake pedal.
Increase set speed
Push up speed control lever (1) briefly – speed increase
of 0.6 mph (1 km/h) each time.
To increase speed steadily = hold the speed control
lever in the push-up position.
WARNING!
Leaving the Speed Control on when not in use is
dangerous. You could accidently set the system or
cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose
control and have an accident. Always turn the
system off when you are not using it.

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

98 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Clock
Activate the multi-function indicator, refer to "Multi-
Function Indicator".
Button I – to reverse the time adjustment/
switch between hours and minutes (1)
Button ç – to turn the time back (2)
Button æ – to advance the time (3)To switch between Time and Outside Temperature
Display (Optional)
Press the I button briefly.
If button I is pressed twice within one second, the
display will revert to the original mode after
20 seconds.
To Adjust the Time
Call up time display:
1. Press button I and hold – the hours display will
flash.
To change the time by one hour = briefly press
button æ or ç.
To change the time by several hours = press and
hold button æ or ç.
2. Briefly press button I – the minutes display will
flash.
To change the time by one minute = briefly press
button æ or ç.
To change the time by several minutes = press and
hold button æ or ç.
3. Briefly press button I – the set time is accepted.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139
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NOTE: Only on vehicles with automatic heater
control/regulated air conditioner:
Before switching on the heater or entering the switch-
on time, the temperature control (1) must be set to
maximum heater output (as illustrated).
Set the air distribution control (3) as required between
Y and Z.
AUXILIARY HEAT EXCHANGER IN LOAD
COMPARTMENT, ONLY WITH AUXILIARY HEATER
(OPTIONAL)
The auxiliary heat exchanger switch
is located on the right next to the
steering column.To switch on at blower speed 1:
Press the upper section, the left-hand indicator lamp in
the switch lights up.
To switch on at blower speed 2:
Press the lower section, the right-hand indicator lamp
in the switch lights up.
To switch off :
Press the switch to the middle position.
Operation is only possible when the key is turned to
position 2 in the ignition lock.
NOTE: The auxiliary heat exchanger in the load
compartment should be switched off at coolant
temperatures below 176 °F (+80 °C) to quickly de-fog
and de-ice the windshield and front side windows.

STARTING AND OPERATING 179
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Radial-Ply Tires
Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in
the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult an
authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs.
Important Guidelines
Only use sets of tires and rims of the same type and
make.
 Tires must be of the correct size for the rim.
 Break in new tires for approximately 65 miles (100
km) at moderate speeds.
WARNING!
Fitting other wheel sizes to the vehicle will change
the vehicle’s handling characteristics andmay lead
to an accident resulting in death, severe personal
injuries and property damage.
Only certain tires meeting the tire size/load/speed
rating specifications are certified to conform to
FMVSS 110 for the Sprinter vehicle at this time.
Please check your side walls of your originally
equipped tires for specific makes/sizes, and speed
load ratings when you need to replace your tires.
To prevent accidents resulting in possible death,
severe injury or property damage, use only the tire
andwheel sizeswith load ratings approved for
your Sprinter vehicle for your tire replacement.
Refer to "Tire and Loading Information"WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types of
tires on your Sprinter vehicle will cause your ve-
hicle to handle poorly. The instability could cause
an accident.
Always use radial ply tires in sets of 4 (or 6, in case
of vehicles with dual rear wheels).
Never combine them with other types of tires.

188 STARTING AND OPERATING
Keep this in mind when checking tire inflation
pressure where the temperature is different from the
outside temperature.
For example:
If inside temperature is 68 °F (20 °C) and the outside
temperature is 32 °F (0 °C) then the cold tire inflation
pressure should be increased by 3 psi (0.2 bar), which
equals 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) for every 18 °F (10 °C) for this
outside temperature condition.
Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide
range of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary
with temperature changes.Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
The tire inflation pressure should be checked
regularly, i.e. at least each time you refuel the vehicle.
The preferred interval for checking the tire inflation
pressure, however, is before each trip.
Inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard on the driver’s door B-pillar are
always cold tire inflation pressures. Check and adjust
the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Cold
tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure
after the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or
driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at an ambient
temperature of approximately 68 °F (20 °C).
The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the
maximum tire inflation pressure molded into the tire
side wall, refer to "Tire Labeling".
If you check the tire inflation pressure when the tires
are warm (the vehicle has been driven for several miles
or sitting less than 3 hours), the reading will be higher
than the cold reading. This is normal. Do not let air out
to match the specified cold tire inflation pressure.
Otherwise, the tire will be underinflated.
WARNING!
Tire pressure may increase during operation.
Never reduce this normal pressure build up or
your tire pressure will be too low.
Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or
unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to fail from being
overheated.

234 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CHANGING THE TIRE
If you get a flat tire while driving, gradually decrease your
speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to
a safe place on the side of the road. The pressure of the
spare wheel always has to be checked regularly (at least
after every tenth time at the filling station).
WARNING!
Fitting other wheel sizes to the vehicle will change
the vehicle’s handling characteristics andmay lead
to an accident resulting in death, severe personal
injuries and property damage.
Only certain tires meeting the tire size/load/speed
rating specifications contained in the Tire
Pressure Tables are certified to conform to
FMVSS 110 for the Sprinter vehicle at this time.
Please check your side walls of your originally
equipped tires for specific makes/sizes, and speed
load ratings when you need to replace your tires.
To prevent accidents resulting in possible death,
sever injury or property damage, use only the correct
tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for
your vehicle for your tire replacement.
WARNING!
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the
vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into ei-
ther side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal in-
jury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a
wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle
while it is supported by the jack only.
Keep hands and feet away from the area under the
lifted vehicle. Always firmly set parking brake
and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle
is raised.
Always use the jack on a level surface.
Do not change wheels on either steep uphill or
downhill grades. Be sure that the jack arm end is
fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. The
vehicle may begin to move and fall from the jack
which could cause serious or fatal personal injury
and property damage.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity
jack stands before working under the vehicle.

318 INDEX
ASSYST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
ASSYST Maintenance Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Automatic Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Accelerator Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Gear Selector Lever Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Maneuvering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Selector Lever Manually Unlocking. . . . . . . . . . . 153
Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Auxiliary Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Auxiliary Heat Exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Auxiliary Heater
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Timer Auxiliary Heater (Water and Air Heater) 134
Tips for Coping with Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
BBatteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Disconnecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Reconnecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Replacing Batteries in Remote Keyless Entry . . . . 22Battery Charge Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Belt Tensioners
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Belt Tensioners and Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Bleeding the Diesel Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Body Builder Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Brake Assist System (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Brake fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Brake Fluid Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Brake Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Brake Pad Wear Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Brake System, Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Service Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Bulbs
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Front Lamp Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
CCapacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296